Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, to a water rescue near West Alton after a boat overturned o

The downtown St. Paul area — which will have the loosest requirements around building heights — is considered the “urban core” district, as opposed to the more restrictive zoning area surrounding the Watergate Marina in Highland Park, which is dubbed the “rural and open space” district.

The Crescent River Port Pilots began assigning two pilots to the largest cargo ships in July, citing rising safety risks and aligning with practices in other Gulf ports. Shippers and port users say the move highlights long-standing concerns about pilot autonomy and rising costs as New Orleans prepares for its new Violet terminal.

Warren County is set to receive nearly $3 million for industrial site improvements as part of more than $100 million in statewide economic development and infrastructure investments announced Thursday by Gov.

BUFFALO COUNTY (WQOW) — A man is safe after losing control of his truck and crashing into the Mississippi River. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. Friday on State Highway 25 north of the Beef Slough Boat Landing in the township of Nelson.

A nearly 100-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin was imploded on Friday, an unusual spectacle that makes way for a modern replacement.

Officials said the goal is to develop the island into a place where residents can learn about the environment and enjoy its natural beauty.