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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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Recent rain pushing back river flood crests in Minnesota

Recent rain pushing back river flood crests in Minnesota

The National Weather Service says the heavy rain that's fallen over the past few days across southern and central Minnesota is not helping problems with flooding.
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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Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Rivers around the region are about to edge into major flood levels, with some of the most serious flooding in years around Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

The city of St. Paul plans to temporarily close a stretch of Shepard/Warner Road on Sunday, as the adjacent Mississippi River threatens to flood the route to and from downtown.
by Andrew Krueger

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As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

The forecasts have been heeded, much of the advance work is done — and for communities and residents along rising rivers in Minnesota, it’s now a matter of waiting out the high water.
by Mark Zdechlik

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