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June 24, 2024 3:21 PM

'Catastrophic' flooding, potential Rapidan Dam failure

Gov. Tim Walz and state emergency management officials held a briefing today to discuss the state's response to what the governor called, "catastrophic" flooding. The Rapidan Dam's structural integrity is causing concerns for downstream residents as flood waters may cause it to fail.

by Emily Reese

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June 24, 2024 6:30 AM

Minnesota communities prepare for and clean up from flooding

Rivers and streams across the region have gone over their banks. Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency so the Minnesota National Guard can help. And gymnastics fans will be in Minneapolis this week for the USA Gymnastics Olympic trials. Two Minnesota-born gymnasts already have Olympic resumes — Suni Lee from St. Paul and Shane Wiskus from Spring Park.

by Phil Picardi

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June 21, 2024 3:31 PM

MPD releases body cam footage; Flood watches continue

The Minneapolis Police Department released body camera video today from two separate fatal shootings involving police officers. On May 30th, police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed by a man who was later shot by officers. And much of southern Minnesota — and parts of northern Minnesota — are under flood watches until tomorrow afternoon. Heavy rain is forecast to continue overnight... dropping as much as five inches in some places.

by Emily Reese

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June 21, 2024 6:20 AM

State of emergency declared in St. Louis County due to flooding in northern Minnesota

The St. Louis County Board has declared a state of emergency as communities in northeast Minnesota continue to deal with severe flooding. And officials with Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth are monitoring the weather ahead of the race Saturday.

by Phil Picardi

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June 20, 2024 4:19 PM

Flooding in northern Minnesota; Twin Cities school districts' budget update

Officials are responding to floods across northern Minnesota... after as much as half of a foot of rain fell in some areas earlier this week. And both the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts have approved their budgets for next year.

by Emily Reese

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June 20, 2024 6:30 AM

More rain as North Shore eyes flooding risks. Juneteenth celebrations held on Rondo

On Wednesday, people in Duluth and on the Iron Range surveyed storm damage after Tuesday’s deluge. More than 6 inches rain caused rivers along the North Shore to churn brown and crash down the rocks to Lake Superior. And the Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions held its fourth Juneteenth observance celebration on Rondo Avenue and Fisk Street Wednesday.

by Phil Picardi

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June 19, 2024 7:00 AM

Torrential rain causes flooding, road closures in northeast Minnesota. Rivers continue to rise

Heavy rain Tuesday evening has led to flooding and road closures across a wide swath of northeastern Minnesota. Street flooding was reported in Duluth and on the Iron Range, and numerous washouts and closures are reported on county and local roads. Rivers, creeks and streams continue to run high in Minnesota.

by Phil Picardi

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June 18, 2024 6:38 PM

Severe weather; Automatic voter registration

Another round of strong, severe thunderstorms have been moving across northern Minnesota today. And at least 15,000 Minnesotans have been automatically registered to vote since the system was certified earlier this year.

by Emily Bright

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June 18, 2024 6:15 AM

Walz accepts responsibility for lack of fraud protection for Feeding Our Future

Gov. Tim Walz says he accepts responsibility after a report says his administration failed to stop what federal prosecutors call the biggest pandemic fraud case in the nation. And flood and severe storm watches are posted across Minnesota for Tuesday.

by Phil Picardi

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June 17, 2024 4:58 PM

MPD officer's hometown funeral; Walz responds to critical audit

Family and friends of fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell gathered for his funeral today in his hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. And Gov. Tim Walz says he accepts responsibility after a report says his administration failed to stop what federal prosecutors call the biggest pandemic fraud case in the nation.

by Jacob Aloi

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