Lake Pepin is not actually a "lake" but rather a natural basin extending approximately 35 miles in length and two miles across at some points, an expanse unlike any other stretch of the river.

Nine people rescued after being stranded on a sheet of ice on Lake Pepin 02:13. GOODHUE COUNTY, Minn. – Despite our seemingly never-ending winter, a Minnesota sheriff is warning everyone to use ...

A major figure in efforts to clean Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River of sediment is leaving the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, frustrated with the state's process for the cleanup.

LAKE PEPIN, Minnesota (WCCO) — Every year, officials warn that ice is never 100% safe. That rang true Saturday morning when six vehicles fell through the ice on Lake Pepin. From experienced ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Survey Technicians Dan DeVaney, left, and Bill Chelmowski ride on an airboat above the ice at Lake Pepin, near Red Wing, Minnesota Feb. 9.

LAKE PEPIN, Minn. (WCCO) - Officials warn ice fishing is never 100% safe, but many anglers on frozen lakes still take their chances - some even risk driving their cars onto the ice.