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Weather and Climate News

Flooding leaves only one road in and out of Henderson

Normally there are four roads to get to the southern Minnesota town of Henderson, but flooding due to heavy rain has left just one open road to get in and out.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

The county says the rain-swollen Blue Earth River has cut around the west side of the dam and there are concerns about debris in the river. Authorities are notifying residents downstream of the dam.
by Hannah Yang and Anna Haecherl

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Steamy Monday with strong storms possible late

Steamy Monday with strong storms possible late

A heat advisory is posted for southwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Strong to severe storms are possible late Monday with drier weather Tuesday and Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

St. Paul closes roads, parks near Mississippi River to prepare for flooding

Roads and park facilities around St. Paul are closed in anticipation of rising waters on the Mississippi River. The river is currently expected to crest late Friday or early Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matt Mikus

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Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Communities around Minnesota continue to clean up after floods hit towns across the state. The Minnesota National Guard deployed 44 soldiers to Waterville, where they’ll help staff pump stations in the hard-hit community.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Hot and muggy for Monday with storms possible late

Hot and muggy for Monday with storms possible late

After extreme rainfall late last week, the week ahead should offer less frequent and less heavy rainfall. Storms are possible late Monday and again Thursday into Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa

Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa

Floodwaters have forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain. Meanwhile, much of the United States is longing for relief from yet another round of extraordinary heat Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Walz calls in National Guard as southern Minnesota hit with high water, evacuations

Gov. Walz calls in National Guard as southern Minnesota hit with high water, evacuations

Flooding in southern Minnesota has prompted Gov. Tim Walz to declare a peacetime emergency, as some residents have had to leave their homes. The order late Saturday allows Walz to call up the Minnesota National Guard to help cities and counties affected by inundated infrastructure.
by Hannah Yang, Nicole Ki, Mark Zdechlik and The Associated Press

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