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Weather and Climate News

Multiple climate stations report wettest June in history for their region

Multiple climate stations report wettest June in history for their region

The average rainfall from April to June has broken a statewide record from 2014. Listen to Mark Seeley’s weekly weather chat to hear just how much rain fell and where.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

Many Midwestern homeowners hit by bad flooding this week do not have flood insurance. Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that the government has issued only about 26,500 policies across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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What is a flood stage? And why does measuring rivers matter? An expert explains

What is a flood stage? And why does measuring rivers matter? An expert explains

Storms are getting stronger and more frequent with climate change, often meaning rivers rising and flooding more quickly, threatening landscapes, infrastructure and lives.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Clouds increase with showers, storms developing late Thursday into Friday

Clouds increase with showers, storms developing late Thursday into Friday

It should be dry for most of the state for most of the day, but rain will push into western Minnesota late and spread east and statewide into Friday. The weekend continues to look dry and cooler. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Owners of flood-imperiled Rapidan Dam Store vow to reopen; community rallies to support family

Owners of flood-imperiled Rapidan Dam Store vow to reopen; community rallies to support family

Friends and neighbors are rallying to support the longtime owners of the Rapidan Dam Store near Mankato, after flooding claimed a family home adjacent to the business. The owners of the store vow to reopen.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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