[Opinion] LaPrele Dam: “But at the same time, you’ve got to take your own personal feelings, thoughts, opinions aside and do what’s right for the safety of others” — Casey Darr via Dustin Bleizeffer (WyoFile.com) #NorthPlatteRiver

LaPrele Dam: “But at the same time, you’ve got to take your own personal feelings, thoughts, opinions aside and do what’s right for the safety of others” — Casey Darr via Dustin Bleizeffer (WyoFile.com) #NorthPlatteRiver

The aging LaPrele Dam is seen in Converse County on Jan. 31, 2025. Late last year, the state ordered the 116-year-old concrete structure to be breached and eventually demolished to avoid possible catastrophic failure. (Dan Cepeda) Click the link to read the article on the WyoFile.com website (Dustin Bleizeffer): February 18, 2025 As crews prepare to crack the dam this month, farmers who rely on that water prepare for lean times and lawmakers de…