https://www.wcmu.org/tags/great-lakes-icebreaker Great Lakes Icebreaker en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:59:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-07/shipping-vessels-on-the-great-lakes-facing-delays-due-to-icy-conditions Icy conditions have delayed vessels since December 15th. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has assisted six shipping vessels since Friday. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:59:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-07/shipping-vessels-on-the-great-lakes-facing-delays-due-to-icy-conditions Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/us-coast-guard-begins-ice-breaking-operations-on-the-great-lakes Operation Taconite is the Coast Guard's largest domestic ice breaking effort. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:35:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/us-coast-guard-begins-ice-breaking-operations-on-the-great-lakes Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/congressional-bill-could-expand-great-lakes-icebreaking-fleet A bipartisan bill co-led by U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) would require the U.S. Coast Guard to expand its icebreaking fleet on the Great Lakes. Shipping leaders say delays caused by thick ice continue to cost the region millions. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:40:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/congressional-bill-could-expand-great-lakes-icebreaking-fleet Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-04/nominated-coast-guard-commandant-voices-support-for-new-ice-breaker-on-great-lakes Admiral Linda Fagan was nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 27th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. If confirmed, she will be the first woman to head an armed service branch. During her confirmation hearing, she was asked about the future of ice breaking operations on the Great Lakes. Wed, 04 May 2022 18:30:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-04/nominated-coast-guard-commandant-voices-support-for-new-ice-breaker-on-great-lakes Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-07-18/u-s-coast-guard-to-assist-eastern-u-p-transport-authority-ferry-service The U-S Coast Guard and the Eastern U-P Transport Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve ferry service to three northern Michigan… Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:02:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-07-18/u-s-coast-guard-to-assist-eastern-u-p-transport-authority-ferry-service