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

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

The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
by Andrew Krueger, Mark Zdechlik, Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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What happened to Minnesota's Rapidan Dam? Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure

What happened to Minnesota's Rapidan Dam? Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure

A Minnesota dam is still intact after floodwaters overcame parts of the structure and prompted officials to prepare for a potential collapse. Authorities on Tuesday initially said the Rapidan Dam faced an “imminent threat” of collapse, but later said an abutment had partially failed. The river has swelled after an onslaught of rain pummeled the Midwest.
by The Associated Press

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Cooler Wednesday. More rain possible Thursday night into Friday

Cooler Wednesday. More rain possible Thursday night into Friday

Wednesday will be cooler with partly cloudy skies. The next round of possible showers and thunderstorms develops Thursday night into Friday but clears for the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cooler days ahead with late week rain chances returning

Cooler days ahead with late week rain chances returning

A secondary cool front is sliding across the state overnight touching off a few spotty showers. It will drop temperatures into Wednesday with highs just in the 60s and 70s.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam near Mankato holds, roads and state parks closed

Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam near Mankato holds, roads and state parks closed

Authorities in Blue Earth County continue to monitor the imperiled Rapidan Dam on Tuesday after the rain-swollen Blue Earth River carved a new channel around the structure.
by Ellie Roth, Andrew Krueger, Anna Haecherl, Mark Zdechlik and Matt Sepic

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Dropping dew points Tuesday; mostly dry Tuesday and Wednesday

Dropping dew points Tuesday; mostly dry Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday and Wednesday will be dry with more comfortable air. More rain develops Thursday into Friday. The weekend looks mostly dry.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Historic northern Minnesota state park partially closes due to flooding

Historic northern Minnesota state park partially closes due to flooding

The first iron mine in Minnesota closed underground tours due to flooding after recently reopening. Last week, the mine was hit with 7.6 inches of water in less than 24 hours.
by Anika Besst

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Severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities region into early Tuesday

Severe thunderstorm watch for Twin Cities region into early Tuesday

An enhanced risk for severe weather is forecast for east-central and southeastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin Monday evening and overnight. Storms could produce damaging wind gusts. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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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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