Through Brodey’s marina contacts, Van scored what she was looking for: a 1971 “homemade” houseboat that had been dry-docked after the death of its owner. It didn’t have much of a bathroom, it was ...

Some thought the homemade vessel appeared to be struggling in the river Sunday. But the Coast Guard checked it out and its ...

I’ve never volunteered so quickly to wash dishes. The view helped. A bald eagle was perched in a tree about 30 feet away. We watched each other as I cleaned plates and pans from chili and grilled ...

ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN ALMA, WIS., AND MINNEISKA, MINN. • They say anyone can drive a houseboat on the mighty Mississippi, and they're mostly right. On Wednesday, as St. Louisans celebrate ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Austene Van has always felt most at home on the water. "It's magical!" she said. "There's some power in it." The Twin Cities actor, director and choreographer was determined to live on ...