What river flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and drains almost half of the United States in the process?

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The Mississippi River flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

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The Mississippi River flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, draining about 41% of the contiguous United States. It is the largest river by volume in North America, featuring a vast drainage basin and serving as a key waterway for transportation. The river has been extensively modified by human activity for navigation and flood control. 
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What river flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and drains almost half of the United States in the process?

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