Phase one of the Lac Qui Parle emergency spillway rehab is complete, stabilizing about 1,300 feet after flood delays and seepage struggles. Phase 2 is slated to begin in August 2026.

St. Paul is pausing repairs on hundreds of park lights after repeated copper‑wire thefts and rising repair costs, leaving trails and lakeside lanterns dark. Officials say crews will prioritize safety‑critical fixtures.

A University of Minnesota study found little immediate risk that the buried cutoff wall under St. Anthony Falls will fail, but researchers urged monitoring and a clear ownership plan.