Red Wing, MN (KROC AM News) -  Mississippi River boaters in the Red Wing area are being advised the Ole Miss Marina Boat Ramp and Bay is expected to be closed through the weekend because some oil made its way into the harbor area on Thursday.  

Red Wing officials say a private contractor was sealcoating the National Guard Armory parking lot and the product had not yet dried when it began raining.

The oil-based product entered the storm sewer that flows into the bay.The oil was contained to the harbor area with no release to the main channel.

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