MinnPost

Here’s how the locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

We need your help to raise $120,000 by December 31. Will you make a donation to our nonprofit newsroom to help power your source for Minnesota news in 2026 and beyond? Get on a boat on the upper ...
WLKY

Ask Caray: How do the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River work?

BARNSTABLE-BROWN DIABETES CENTER. WELL, THE MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING VESSELS DOWN THE OHIO RIVER. BUT WHAT ELSE DO THEY DO? AND THIS WEEK’S ASK CARAY MORNING ANCHOR CARAY ...
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How Water Lock On Apple Watch Works (And Why You Should Use It)

All Apple Watch models, including the Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3, have some level of water resistance to ensure you can go about your day without worrying about rain, sweat, or a quick ...
SlashGear

When To Use Water Lock On A Samsung Galaxy Watch (And What Happens If You Forget)

One of the major smartwatch brands in the market today, Samsung Galaxy smartwatches have long since been a fan favorite among many, and for good reason. Not only are they great at telling you the time ...
Yahoo

Here's how the locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

Get on a boat on the upper Mississippi River, and you'll eventually come upon a looming concrete structure stretching across the river's main channel. It's called a lock and dam, and it's a distinct ...
The Gazette

Here's how locks and dams on the Mississippi River work, and why they exist

The tug Theresa L. Wood heads upstream after locking through Lock and Dam #8 in May in Genoa, Wis. The vessel was moving barges from St. Louis to Winona, Minn. The locks allow the boats to gradually ...