Disasters

Body of missing backhoe operator found
Authorities have found the body of a missing Minnesota Department of Transportation worker whose backhoe was pulled into floodwaters in south-central Minnesota.
MnDOT IDs worker whose backhoe was swept away
Authorities say a backhoe operator is presumed dead after his machine was swept into the Minnesota River while clearing debris between St. Peter and Mankato.
Officials in the Minnesota River cities of Mankato and North Mankato have a simple plan for high water: they'll patrol their 37-foot floodwalls and close some low-lying roads and parks.
The state Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed Highway 19 from Highway 169 to Henderson. Highway 93 is suggested as an alternate route.