Late start, early end of barge season in Twin Cities area

The shipping season is ending early on the upper reaches of the Mississippi River because ice is making navigation difficult. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the towboat Mary K Cavarra passed through Lock and Dam 2 near Hastings, Minn, on Thursday. Hastings is about 31 miles southeast of Minneapolis. “Traditionally, the last tow heading south… » Read More

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