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Spring arrives on the Upper Mississippi River as first tows reach St. Paul, MN

Video of the Motor Vessel Crockett locking through Lock and Dam 2, on the Mississippi River, near Hastings, Minnesota, March 23.

Taken: 03.23.2026 | Video by Patrick Moes

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MVK District Commander at MRC Meeting

03.26.2026 | Photo by Erin Hern

MVK District Commander, COL Jeremiah Gipson, addressing the attendees at the Mississippi River Commission High Water Inspection Public Meeting in...

Spring arrives on the Upper Mississippi River as...

03.23.2026 | Photo by Patrick Moes

HASTINGS, Minn. – The Motor Vessel Crockett is locked through Lock and Dam 2, in Hastings, Minnesota, March 23. The tow was the first to arrive...

Putting on the Ritz: Technical writer-editor...

03.11.2026 | Photo by Melanie Peterson

Libby Ritz, St. Paul District technical writer-editor.

District's First Industrial Hygienist Takes Charge

03.10.2026 | Photo by Renwick Martin

LT2 Shaunna George takes over as the St. Paul District's first industrial hygienists

District's First Industrial Hygienist Takes Charge

03.10.2026 | Photo by Renwick Martin

LT2 Shaunna George takes over as the St. Paul District's first industrial hygienists

MVK Vessel William James

02.27.2026 | Photo by Erin Hern

MVK Vessel William James driving upstream heading back to the Vicksburg Harbor.

Safety Blocks: A Vital Tool in Lock Chambers

02.24.2026 | Photo by Frances Candelaria

Despite looking like an ordinary cement block, these aluminum crush blocks are rigid, watertight, and built to save a life.

The Bishop family christening the new vessel, the...

02.04.2026 | Photo by Erin Hern

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District held a christening ceremony on Feb. 4 to officially welcome a new floating plant crew...

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Spring arrives on the Upper Mississippi River as...

03.23.2026 | Video by Patrick Moes

Video of the Motor Vessel Crockett locking through Lock and Dam 2, on the Mississippi River, near Hastings, Minnesota, March 23.

Winter Storm 2026

02.03.2026 | Video by Christi Kilroy and Helen Wright

LTC Vanessa Bowman, Deputy Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, is the power mission commander for Temporary Emergency...

Winter Storm 2026

01.31.2026 | Video by Christi Kilroy

The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) is a specialized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) unit providing critical, commercial-level...

MVK Commander Update Jan. 28, 2026

01.28.2026 | Video by Jason Eaves

Vicksburg District Commander, Jeremiah Gipson gives a quick update from Camp McCain earlier this morning. Continuing the work with our partners at...

DTOS Mobile Operations Center Deploys to Camp...

01.27.2026 | Video by Bucky Wall

The Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) departed Vicksburg about an hour ago, headed to Camp McCain near Grenada, MS, to link up with the...

Ensuring smooth navigation: Maintaining locks and...

01.22.2026 | Video by Melanie Peterson

Join Billy Thomson, project manager, as he discusses the critical process of dewatering Lock and Dam 7 in La Crescent, Minnesota. In this video,...

A Quick Look: Dewatering Lock and Dam 7

01.22.2026 | Video by Melanie Peterson

Bryce Kingsley, USACE St. Paul District marine mechanic, talks about the dewatering at Lock and Dam 7, near La Crescent, Minnesota.

Exploring Eau Galle's winter wonderland

12.04.2025 | Video by Melanie Peterson

Bill Schmidt, natural resources specialist, talks about Eau Galle Recreation Area in the winter in Spring Valley, Wisconsin.

Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on Kenmare...

04.01.2026 | Story by Melanie Peterson

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, to upgrade the sanitary sewer and water system in Kenmare, North Dakota.

Corps of Engineers awards contract for Mississippi...

03.27.2026 | Story by Patrick Moes

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $12.8 million contract to Kramer North America, LLC, out of Plain, Wisconsin, March 25, to upgrade lock and dam infrastructure on the Mississippi River.

Spring arrives on the Upper Mississippi River as...

03.24.2026 | Story by Patrick Moes

The first tows of the 2026 Upper Mississippi River navigation season arrived in St. Paul, Minnesota, Monday, March 23.

Putting on the Ritz: Technical writer-editor...

03.10.2026 | Story by Renwick Martin

As the district’s technical writer-editor, Libby Ritz considers herself a fresh set of eyes and the final check before a document is published.

District's First Industrial Hygienist Takes Charge

03.10.2026 | Story by Renwick Martin

As the district’s first industrial hygienist, Shaunna George plays an integral role in keeping employees safe from workplace hazards.

Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage Project Taking Shape

03.02.2026 | Story by Samantha Heilig

Construction of the Fish Passage Project at Lock and Dam 22 on the Mississippi River has progressed steadily since it began last May. Crews are...

Rangers Balance Safety and Stewardship in Hazard...

03.02.2026 | Courtesy Story

Visitor safety is a top priority for USACE park rangers at Saylorville Lake and across the country. Protecting visitors from falling trees while...

Employee Spotlight: Heather Anderson- Incoming...

03.02.2026 | Story by Jordan Raiff

People who choose to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers come from a wide range of backgrounds and educational paths. Heather Anderson, who...

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Inside the Castle - Ep. 171 Build Strong With Us...

03.27.2026 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

In this special episode of the "Build Strong with Us" series, the hosts become the guests. Get to know the voices behind the microphone, Amanda...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 170 "Stone by Stone" Series...

03.16.2026 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

In the third installment of the "Stone by Stone" series for the "Inside the Castle" podcast, we celebrate the achievements of some of the 2025...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 169 Mapping the Mission...

09.30.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

From floodplains to the front lines, geospatial intelligence makes the map the mission. Inside the Castle sits down with Army Geospatial Center...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 168 Partnership in Action:...

09.26.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

Partnership in action: Inside the Castle explores the Silver Jackets program with USACE’s Brandon Brummett and PA’s Tom Hughes—sharing how...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 167 Build Strong With Us...

09.19.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

In this edition we talk with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dylan Edwards the Chief Ranger at Norfolk and Bull Shoals Lake within the Little...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 163 Tribal Liaisons

08.01.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

In this episode of Inside the Castle, we spotlight the critical and often lesser-known role of tribal liaisons within the U.S. Army Corps of...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 162 Mr. Edward Belk,...

07.11.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

In this special episode, we sit down with Mr. Edward Belk, Director of Civil Works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as he prepares to retire...

Inside the Castle - Ep. 159 Build Strong With Us...

04.25.2025 | Audio by Emily M Chavolla

Welcome to the Build Strong With Us podcast series where we give our listeners an opportunity to learn more about the people, mission impact, and...

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