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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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Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again

Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again

Just when it seemed that spring flooding had finally exited the region, some southern Minnesota rivers are on the rise again in the wake of torrential rain.
by Tim Nelson

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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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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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