Should Twin Cities Dams Come Down | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Could the Mississippi River reclaim its wild past? Federal officials are weighing the future of two aging dams near the Twin Cities, built decades ago for milling and shipping—now mostly obsolete. One dam was already shut down to block invasive carp, sparking new parks and housing. Now, the Army Corps is studying whether to keep or remove the Lower St. Anthony Falls and Lock and Dam No. 1, with a public decision looming by year’s end. River advocates dream of restoring the river’s natural flow, boosting native fish and ecosystems, while critics warn of lost power, disrupted rowing, and hidden…