Life on the Mississippi scary, but inspiring
Spare Key Executive Director Erich Mische floats on his pontoon boat on Oct. 12, 2020, near Mud Island. He is sailing from Minneapolis to Baton Rouge to raise funds and awareness for his nonprofit. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The SS Hail Mary rolled into Mud Island Marina Oct. 12, about 1,000 miles from journey’s beginning in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its skipper, Erich Mische, is raising money for charity.
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Spare Key Erich Mische SS Hail Mary Mississippi River nonprofit fundraiserWayne Risher
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