The Fall 2024 issue of Crosscurrents is now available
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In a significant shift after 50 years, more than a $40 million rehabilitation effort is now focused on protecting both property and the people who rely on it at the locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi River.
In a significant leap forward for the St. Paul District’s maintenance and repair mission, the new Manitowoc 165, also known as Crane Barge 3129, is set to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the field.

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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
Published: 11/6/2024
Minneapolis locks closing for the end of navigation season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing its Minneapolis locks for the season to all navigation Sunday, Nov. 3.
Published: 11/1/2024
Corps of Engineers closing 3 locks and dams for winter maintenance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing three of its locks and dams for winter maintenance Dec. 9. The closures will officially end the 2024 navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River between Hastings, Minnesota, and Lynxville, Wisconsin.
Published: 10/29/2024
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