WINONA, Minn. – Because of flooding the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has closed these boat landings:

> Indian Slough, Beef Slough and Pontoon Slough: On Highway 25 between Wabasha and Nelson.

> Peterson Lake and Halfmoon Landing. Near Kellogg.

>Weaver Landing: At Weaver.

>Verchota and McNally: On Prairie Island near Minnesota City.

> Mertes’ Slough: On Highway 54/43 between Winona and Buff Siding.

Water has submerged ramps and docks and intruded up over parking lots.

Earlier: Lake rising into Pickle Factory lower levels