Early Start For 2023 Upper Mississippi River Shipping Season
The average date for the first barges to pass through Lake Pepin is March 20.
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Spring Must Be Near – The Lake Pepin Ice Measurements Have Begun
The wait for “ice out” on Lake Pepin will likely not be anywhere near as long this year as it was in 2018.
Thin Ice Concern Leads to Vehicle Ban in Goodhue County
After two close thin-ice calls in four days, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office is banning motorized vehicles on four bodies of water.
Man Rescued After Snowmobile Mishap on Lake Pepin
The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department had to come to the rescue of a 61-year-old man who was thrown into the frigid water of the Mississippi River Friday afternoon.
Human Leg Found Near Wabasha Was From Missing Boater
A human leg discovered under a debris pile along the Mississippi River near Wabasha earlier this summer was from a sailboater who vanished in Lake Pepin in late April.
More Human Remains Found Along River Near Wabasha
Additional human remains were discovered on Saturday along the Mississippi River in Wabasha County.
First Phase of Hwy-63 Project North of Rochester Completed
Motorists who often travel on Highway 63 north of Rochester can rejoice, at least for a few days.
A 'Nessie' In Lake Pepin?
We've heard a lot of myths about "Nessie", the famous "Loch Ness Monster" in Scotland - but does Minnesota have it's own "Nessie" in Rochester's backyard?
Have You Seen This Missing Lake Pepin Boater?
He's been missing since April. If you're keeping track, it's already June.