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John Edwards, economic development director of the Helena Harbor: “We’ve overcome what I call the most serious infrastructure challenges that we’ve faced.”
Construction / Transportation

Helena Harbor Awarded $2.9M for Barge Terminal Project

The federal grant is the largest single infrastructure and equipment investment in the harbor's history. read more >
The American Waterways Operators and Waterways Council last week urged Congress and President Barack Obama to act or potentially see a halt to the transportation of millions of tons of essential goods up and down the Mississippi River.
Agriculture & Poultry / Tourism / Transportation

Barges Grounded by Low Water Halt Mississippi River Traffic

The U.S. Coast Guard said at least eight "groundings" of barges have been reported in the past week. read more >
A file photo of a barge with cargo on the Mississippi River 
Agriculture & Poultry / Transportation

Low Water on the Mississippi River Impacting Barge Traffic

The timing is bad. Corn and soybeans harvested in the early fall need to be moved, and barges are vital in getting the commodities from one place to another. read more >