Readers Write: Drinking water from the Mississippi River, speed limits, the benefits of jury trials Don t gamble with our water supply. March 9, 2021 5:20pm Text size Copy shortlink:
I m deeply concerned about the Army Corps of Engineers plan to divest itself of responsibility for the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock ( No takers are found for Mpls. lock, dam, March 9). The lock maintains upstream water levels that ensure sufficient drinking water for nearly 1 million Twin Cities metro residents.
Minneapolis leaders have made it clear that the city doesn t want to own the lock. There s a real risk that a private owner, not accountable to the public, might pursue ownership.