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The house perched over the eroding Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam fell into the rain-swollen river Tuesday night. 

Video shows the house falling into the Blue Earth River

After torrential rainfall over the weekend, debris piled up against the dam near Mankato, causing the river to cut around it on the west side. Blue Earth County Sheriff Jeff Wersal described the dam as being in “

The rushing waters washed away part of the riverbank on Monday and caused the house to teeter on the brink before it fell in after 9 p.m. Tuesday night. 

There were no reports of injuries when the home collapsed into the water. County officials say they're monitoring the river for any impacts downstream.

The dam itself remains intact, although Blue Earth County says 

repeated flooding is taking a toll on the structure

Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure

after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

Elsewhere in southern Minnesota, many highways remain closed due to flooding, including U.S. Highway 169 north and south of St. Peter, as well as Minnesota Highway 60 between Windom and Worthington.

Wednesday is expected to be a dry day across Minnesota, but 

 are expected to develop Thursday night into Friday.

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The house perched over the eroding Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam fell into the rain-swollen river Tuesday night. 


Video: House near Rapidan Dam falls into Blue Earth River

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