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Disasters

Floods in SE Minnesota of historic proportions

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says the recent floods in southeastern Minnesota set some new records. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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Flooding adds to pressure for a special session

Flooding adds to pressure for a special session

State Sen. Dick Day, R-Owatanna, says damage from floods in southeastern Minnesota is yet another reason to hold a special session of the legislature this year. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson describes the rescue of two people in a car and the death of a third

La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson describes the rescue of two people in a car and the death of a third

La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson says three people were trapped in Pine Creek during the flood. When rescuers arrived, they found two women clinging to trees. A third person, a man, had his leg pinned between his car and a tree. He was David Thomas Blackburn, 37, of Spring Grove. He died.

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Fire restriction tightened as drought continues in northern Minnesota

Fire restriction tightened as drought continues in northern Minnesota

Even as southeastern Minnesota is awash in flood water, officials have imposed a total fire ban throughout northeastern Minnesota because of extreme drought. Campers miss their fires, but they understand the need for the ban.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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What happens to roadways when floods hit?

Many city, county and state officials are assessing the damage to area roads and bridges from the recent flooding. To find out what can happen to roadways when streams and rivers swell, All Things Consered host Tom Crann talked with Kay Bieniek design engineer for Olmsted County.

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Survivors regroup in flood's aftermath

Survivors regroup in flood's aftermath

For thousands of households in southeastern Minnesota, Monday was a day to begin regrouping following torrential rains over the weekend that caused flash flood emergencies in several communities.
by Mark Zdechlik

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The flash flood at a glance

An interactive map of major locations involved in the flash flood of 2007 in Minnesota.

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Flood victims take shelter with Red Cross

Flood victims take shelter with Red Cross

Hundreds of people have had to leave their flooded homes, and some are now in Red Cross shelters. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Joe Buchmann, the night manager at a Red Cross shelter at St. Mary's University in Winona.

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