the unofficial start of the 2022 navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River. The W. Red Harris has passed the mv. Aubrey B. Harwell.The tow pushed by the mv. W. Red Harris originated from St. Louis, Mo. The boat was pushing nine barges en route to St. Paul, Minn. It passed through Lock and Dam 3, near Welch, Minn., at about 2 p.m. March 21.
Steve Golding, chairman of Golding Barge Line, and Coast Guard Rear Admiral (Ret.) John Nadeau were honored at the 21st annual River Bell Awards Luncheon.