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Minnesota Public Radio: When the American Century cargo ship glides beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge into Duluth, dock workers will spring to action, ready to load it with coal.
But when the 1,000-foot "laker" departs, its holds won't be full. Before workers can fully load the ship, it must first clear a shallow spot in the St. Mary's River after passing through the Soo Locks. The river connects Lake Superior to Lake Huron, which is at record low levels.
"They have to make sure they have enough under-keel clearance......
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Great Lakes water levels reaching record lows
Posted by Minnesota Public Radio: Dan Kraker on April 25th, 2013
Posted in Water Conservation