Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
After pumping out more than 4.7 billion gallons of water from the Canisteo Mine Pit (Canisteo) in Itasca County to manage the pit’s water levels, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is building a permanent water outlet structure. Once it's up and running, the outlet will direct water into the Prairie River, maintaining Canisteo’s water levels year-round without relying on seasonal pumping. The outlet is expected to be completed by October 2026.
After pumping out more than 4.7 billion gallons of water from the Canisteo Mine Pit (Canisteo) in Itasca County to manage the pit’s water levels, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is building a permanent water outlet structure. Once it's up and running, the outlet will direct water into the Prairie River, maintaining Canisteo’s water levels year-round without relying on seasonal pumping. The outlet is expected to be completed by October 2026.
