Coast Guard to set safety zone during Red Bull event in Mississippi River

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is scheduled to set safety zones in the Mississippi River, Saturday, near St. Paul, Minnesota during a Red Bull sponsored event.
This zone will be in effect on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Vessels other than participants and spectators will be unable to transit through the designated spectator area from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. without permission...
Licensing Process for Minnesota guide and outfitters changed
CLEVELAND – A U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters working group has identified strategies aimed at promoting awareness and compliance with licensing requirements for Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), while ensuring a sensible level of public safety and security.