Junction Falls News Today

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers of the St. Paul District hosted an open house at the River Falls Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 15 to receive public input on

Money to remove the Junction Falls dam, and the loss of Lake George, I note the following; Scot Simpson, City Administrator, commented that during the Kinni Corridor planning process the

Lake George is seen prominently in aerial views of River Falls. It is the visual centerpiece of any dramatic view of the city.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s is considering a $10 million federal grant to help the city of River Falls improve the Kinni River and Lake George. Section 206 of

The River Falls City Council was given an update about the status of removing the Junction and Powell Falls Dams at their Sept. 27 meeting. The update also discussed river

Page 1 of the July 7, 2022 issue of the Star-Observer notes that “Power companies brace for rolling blackouts.” It lists a number of issues that result in electricity shortages.

One year ago, Oct. 4, 2020, the city of River Falls opened the waste gate of the Powell Falls dam and drained Lake Louise, ending hydro production three years earlier