Mississippi River Barge Spill

The Red Wing Fire Department responded to a product spill from a barge on the Mississippi River at approximately 12:09 p.m. on  Monday.

The situation was contained, and there is no immediate risk to the public.

When Fire Department crews arrived at the ADM riverfront facility, they confirmed an active spill.

ADM staff had already placed a containment boom around the barge to prevent material from drifting downstream. The product involved is crude corn oil, which appears on the water as a yellow‑orange substance.

Current estimates indicate that 3,000–3,500 gallons may have entered the river. 

The local Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) group was also contacted and responded quickly to help strengthen containment and begin cleanup.

Fire crews assisted with placing additional booms downstream to capture material and supported the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office with river traffic control.

The Minnesota State Duty Officer, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Goodhue County Emergency Management were also notified. Clean Harbors has been engaged to manage product removal and cleanup. 

The scene has been turned over to ADM and Clean Harbors for continued response and mitigation.