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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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Minn. officials hope mitigation efforts withstand 'critical challenge' of flooding

Minn. officials hope mitigation efforts withstand 'critical challenge' of flooding

Even though flood prevention has gotten better, this year’s high water levels are still affecting some Minnesotans. Some basements in Stillwater and several homes near riverbanks are flooding this spring.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Riverside residents watch, wait for floodwaters to recede

Riverside residents watch, wait for floodwaters to recede

For most Minnesotans, spring flooding doesn’t directly affect their lives. Levees and other flood protection measures have drastically reduced the damage and disruption. But for others, when the water gets as high as it has this year, it forces them to change the way they live.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Rising rivers prompt more road, park closures around Minnesota

Rising rivers prompt more road, park closures around Minnesota

Rising water is prompting more road and park closures along Minnesota rivers. The St. Croix River was poised to reach major flood stage Wednesday in Stillwater, Minn. The Mississippi River is forecast to reach major flood stage in the coming days at St. Paul, Red Wing and Winona, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Flood wall goes up at St. Paul Downtown Airport, some state parks see partial closures

Flood wall goes up at St. Paul Downtown Airport, some state parks see partial closures

The main runway at the St. Paul Downtown Airport is shutting down temporarily Tuesday to allow crews to install flood barriers to hold back the rising Mississippi River. High rivers have also forced the partial closures in several state parks.
by Tim Nelson

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