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June 29, 2024 9:28 AM

Residents mourn the loss of the Rapidan Dam Store

The Hruska family lost their home on Tuesday. On Friday, they also lost their longstanding business, The Dam Store, which has operated in Rapidan, Minn., since 1910.

by Feven Gerezgiher, Jackson Forderer and MPR News Staff

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June 28, 2024 5:13 PM

Storms return late Monday after rare rain-free weekend

Rain and storms return Monday into Tuesday.

by Paul Huttner

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June 28, 2024 11:35 AM

Multiple climate stations report wettest June in history for their region

The average rainfall from April to June has broken a statewide record from 2014. Listen to Mark Seeley’s weekly weather chat to hear just how much rain fell and where.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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June 28, 2024 10:21 AM

Eyes on Mississippi River as flood cleanup continues across Minnesota

Federal crews are in the state to assess damage as Gov. Tim Walz seeks disaster aid from Washington. Drier weather this weekend could ease some flooding concerns, but rain’s expected Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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June 28, 2024 7:30 AM

Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

Many Midwestern homeowners hit by bad flooding this week do not have flood insurance. Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that the government has issued only about 26,500 policies across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2024 5:51 PM

What is a flood stage? And why does measuring rivers matter? An expert explains

Storms are getting stronger and more frequent with climate change, often meaning rivers rising and flooding more quickly, threatening landscapes, infrastructure and lives.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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June 27, 2024 4:53 PM

Rain fills in west to east with more storms Friday; weekend's dry

Scattered rain showers will spread east into the overnight Thursday into Friday. We’ll see a mostly midday break Friday before storms develop in the afternoon and evening again.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 27, 2024 6:25 AM

Clouds increase with showers, storms developing late Thursday into Friday

It should be dry for most of the state for most of the day, but rain will push into western Minnesota late and spread east and statewide into Friday. The weekend continues to look dry and cooler.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 27, 2024 5:48 AM

Owners of flood-imperiled Rapidan Dam Store vow to reopen; community rallies to support family

Friends and neighbors are rallying to support the longtime owners of the Rapidan Dam Store near Mankato, after flooding claimed a family home adjacent to the business. The owners of the store vow to reopen.

by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff