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Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water is prompting more closures of Minnesota River crossings between the Twin Cities and Mankato. And after being reopen for just two days, Fort Snelling State Park has closed again due to flooding.
by Andrew Krueger

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After nearly monthlong closure, St. Paul to reopen Shepard/Warner Road on Monday

After nearly monthlong closure, St. Paul to reopen Shepard/Warner Road on Monday

After a nearly monthlong closure due to flooding along the Mississippi River, a long stretch of Shepard/Warner Road near downtown St. Paul is set to reopen by Monday evening.
by MPR News Staff

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As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
by Mark Zdechlik

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River level falling, debris still a problem along St. Croix River in Stillwater

River level falling, debris still a problem along St. Croix River in Stillwater

Flood warnings along the St. Croix River at Stillwater have been canceled, after the river dropped below flood stage over the weekend. River levels across most of the state are dropping.
by MPR News Staff

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River levels ready to slowly drop across Minnesota, but major cleanup lies ahead

River levels ready to slowly drop across Minnesota, but major cleanup lies ahead

Flooding across the state is on its way out: Water levels appear to have crested on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, without reaching into the top 10 flood levels recorded in the city.
by Tim Nelson and Amy Felegy

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Flooding, lock closures halt barge traffic on stretch of Mississippi River

Flooding, lock closures halt barge traffic on stretch of Mississippi River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed eight of its Mississippi River locks in Minnesota and Wisconsin, saying river levels are unsafe for any navigation for the time being.
by Tim Nelson

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