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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is celebrating 250 years in 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is celebrating 250 years in 2025.

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Corps of Engineers sets date for first Lake Pepin ice surveys of the year
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A sign that spring is near as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, Feb. 12, that they will begin their annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 17.
Published: 2/12/2026
Corps of Engineers urges caution downstream of White Rock Dam and Reservation Dam
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is releasing a small amount of water at White Rock and Reservation dams, near Lake Traverse, in Wheaton, Minnesota, to help maintain reservoir water levels.
Published: 2/11/2026
Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Pool 4 river sand transport
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the transportation of dredged material, or river sand, near Lock and Dam 4, east of Kellogg, Minnesota.
Published: 2/11/2026