Coast Guard

Filing a float plan could be the difference between a successful rescue if something goes wrong. It's not just for big boats either, everyone should file one.

With a holiday weekend upon us and fishing season in full swing, the lakes will be swarming with boats across the Northland.  What a perfect time for the Coast Guard to release a handy new boating safety app.

I couldn't help but notice the last few days that the US Coast Guard Cutter Alder was docked at Frasier Shipyards.  I drove by to take a look.

While search crews have been looking since Friday, there is still no sign of a missing plane near Duluth.  Our media partners at The Northlands News Center are reporting that a spokesperson from the Civil Air Patrol confirmed one person was on board a twin-engine Piper, reported to be flying from Fleming Field in South St. Paul to the Duluth airport.