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On Wednesday August 19, NE Technical Services, an independent engineering firm, conducted a discharge flow analysis on the Woman Lake Chain. Measurements were taken at three locations: Boy River flowing into Woman Lake at County Road 5, Blackwater River flowing into Woman Lake at Shore Acres; and Boy River flowing out of Girl Lake downstream … Read more
Originally aired August 26, 2026 on Lakeland News
We have now reached capacity for our event on Wednesday, September 2. Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Patrick’s on Girl Lake
On August 19, 2026, the City Council of Longville passed a resolution to file a complaint with Sarah Strommen, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, related to the new rock arch rapids dam on Boy River. We had previously published an article explaining how the City of Longville had the right to take … Read more
Without a doubt, the drought we have been experiencing for the past several years is impacting lake water levels within the Woman Lake chain of lakes. However, there are some who are attributing low water levels exclusively to what they are calling a ‘historic multi-year drought.’ These folks refuse to consider the possibility that the … Read more
As of Monday August 10, water continues to flow over the rock arch rapids (RAR) outlet in Longville. It’s not down to a trickle and won’t be until the lake lowers approximately 9 – 14 more inches. So, the “drain-down-phase” continues. More on this in a bit. After compiling lake level data from late April … Read more
Low water levels on lakes are more than a nuisance for boaters and shoreline owners. They can disrupt entire aquatic ecosystems and place real stress on wildlife, including one of Minnesota’s most iconic birds—the common loon. Loons nest at the water’s edge because they are powerful swimmers but awkward on land. Their nests are typically … Read more
Today we took photos of the Boy River in Hackensack and Longville. As many know, Boy River is the only tributary the both flows into and out of the Woman Lake chain of lakes. In Hackensack, we witnessed a completely dry stream bed just east of Birch Lake. In Longville, however, the Boy River continues … Read more
The following information is republished from a Grok inquiry. Minnesota state law allows a city (as a political subdivision or local government unit) to report concerns or file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about a dam within city limits that affects boat navigation or shoreline in public waters. The DNR … Read more
These photographs where all take within a 30-day window in October and November 2025. Pre-Construction Photos These photos were taken in October 2025 immediately prior to the construction of the new dam. You will notice there is no water flowing below the old dam. Post-Construction Photos These photos were taken in November 2025 after the … Read more