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More Minnesota counties may get disaster declarations, feds will pick up most of the clean-up tab
Minnesota has about $24 million in the bank to pay for disasters like the recent floods, but the federal government is expected to pay for most of the damage.
Eyes on Mississippi River as flood cleanup continues across Minnesota
Federal crews are in the state to assess damage as Gov. Tim Walz seeks disaster aid from Washington. Drier weather this weekend could ease some flooding concerns, but rain’s expected Monday.
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.
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.
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.
Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam
The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
What happened to Minnesota's Rapidan Dam? Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure
A Minnesota dam is still intact after floodwaters overcame parts of the structure and prompted officials to prepare for a potential collapse. Authorities on Tuesday initially said the Rapidan Dam faced an “imminent threat” of collapse, but later said an abutment had partially failed. The river has swelled after an onslaught of rain pummeled the Midwest.
Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam near Mankato holds, roads and state parks closed
Authorities in Blue Earth County continue to monitor the imperiled Rapidan Dam on Tuesday after the rain-swollen Blue Earth River carved a new channel around the structure.
Historic northern Minnesota state park partially closes due to flooding
The first iron mine in Minnesota closed underground tours due to flooding after recently reopening. Last week, the mine was hit with 7.6 inches of water in less than 24 hours.