Lake Pepin is a lake of history, beauty and tragedy. And now, the natural reservoir of the Mississippi River in Goodhue and Wabasha counties could be a catalyst for change in farming practices and ...

Lake Pepin is an awe-inspiring natural treasure that attracts conservationists, artists, sportsmen, and recreational users alike. Despite its commanding presence, the lake is not immune from human ...

GOODHUE COUNTY, Minn. – Despite our seemingly never-ending winter, a Minnesota sheriff is warning everyone to use extreme caution on the ice. Last night, nine people had to be rescued after they were ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – It’s a sign that spring is near, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will start its annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 15. Lake Pepin is a naturally ...

Bill Chelmowski, a survey technician with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, uses an ice auger to measure the ice at Lake Pepin, near Red Wing, Minn., in February 2021. When it comes ...

MAIDEN ROCK, Wis. — The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public that ice conditions are "extremely dangerous" after nine people got stuck on a floating sheet of ice in the middle of ...

Old Frontenac is a place where time seems to stand still. Few paved roads, no curbs or streetlights and just a handful of graceful, late-1800s historic homes along Lake Pepin meant as summer retreats ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will start its annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 11, marking an early indicator of spring to help predict navigational conditions. The lake’s ...

LAKE PEPIN, Minn. (WCCO) - Officials warn ice fishing is never 100% safe, but many anglers on frozen lakes still take their chances - some even risk driving their cars onto the ice. Half a dozen ...