WINONA, Minn. — Because of powerline construction, parts of the boat launch at Prairie Island Park near the spillway will be off limits beginning January, he city Park Department announced. Soo too parts of the dog park. Xcel Energy is building a transmission line from Wisconsin across the Mississippi River to the Goodview suburb. Camping areas will remain open although certain areas may be affected. The Xcel project is expected to be completed by March.
