Rapidan Dam recap: From 'imminent failure' to Dam Store demolition
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on June 24, 2024, resulting in a house along the Blue Earth River, near the dam, to fall into the river. The Dam Store was then demolished, after it couldn't be saved. Here is a recap of the Rapidan Dam situation.
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on June 24, 2024, resulting in a house along the Blue Earth River, near the dam, to fall into the river. The Dam Store was then demolished, after it couldn't be saved. Here is a recap of the Rapidan Dam situation.
Rapidan community unites behind Hruska family after loss of home, store
Floodwaters along the Blue Earth River have wiped away so much from the Hruska family. Their home and family business is now gone, and about all that’s left are decades of memories shared by the entire community.
Floodwaters along the Blue Earth River have wiped away so much from the Hruska family. Their home and family business is now gone, and about all that’s left are decades of memories shared by the entire community.
Rapidan community unites behind Hruska?family
The Hruska family ran the dam store for decades. On Saturday, all that was left was rubble. The family and county decided to demolish on Friday, after determining the structure was otherwise likely to end up in the river.
The Hruska family ran the dam store for decades. On Saturday, all that was left was rubble. The family and county decided to demolish on Friday, after determining the structure was otherwise likely to end up in the river.
Dam Store demolished from Rapidan Dam riverbank, couldn't be saved
Blue Earth County took possession of the Dam Store building on Friday and removed the structure from the riverbank at the Rapidan Dam. The county also explained why the building couldn't be saved.
Blue Earth County took possession of the Dam Store building on Friday and removed the structure from the riverbank at the Rapidan Dam. The county also explained why the building couldn't be saved.
Live updates: Rapidan Dam partial failure latest news
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on Monday, June 24. The white house on the edge of the Blue Earth River has since fallen into the river. And officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened. Here are the latest updates and videos from the dam site.
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on Monday, June 24. The white house on the edge of the Blue Earth River has since fallen into the river. And officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened. Here are the latest updates and videos from the dam site.
Rapidan Dam before-and-after 'partial failure' seen on satellite
Satellite images show the before and after view of the Rapidan Dam, which has been a focal point of Minnesota flooding this week after the dam suffered a partial failure. Maxar Technologies captured before photos dated September 6, 2011 and June 26, 2024 after the incident.
Satellite images show the before and after view of the Rapidan Dam, which has been a focal point of Minnesota flooding this week after the dam suffered a partial failure. Maxar Technologies captured before photos dated September 6, 2011 and June 26, 2024 after the incident.
Onlookers flock to Rapidan Dam following loss of home
Law enforcement have erected barricades near the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, as the natural disaster attracts crowds of onlookers.
Law enforcement have erected barricades near the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, as the natural disaster attracts crowds of onlookers.
Concerns over bridge near Rapidan Dam
Blue Earth County officials say they are concerned about the bridge near the Rapidan Dam after the dam failed earlier this week.
Blue Earth County officials say they are concerned about the bridge near the Rapidan Dam after the dam failed earlier this week.
Family watches as house falls into Blue Earth River
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
Family watches house fall into Blue Earth River
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
The Hruska family watched their home fall into the Blue Earth River Tuesday night and that might not be the last of their losses.
Rapidan Dam update: Officials concerned about bridge as erosion worsens
Officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened near Rapidan Dam following a partial failure this week.
Officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened near Rapidan Dam following a partial failure this week.
Rapidan Dam house falls into Blue Earth River, caught on video
Part of the white house that was left teetering over the edge of an eroded bluff along the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure of the dam has now fallen into the river.
Part of the white house that was left teetering over the edge of an eroded bluff along the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure of the dam has now fallen into the river.
Erosion worsens at Rapidan Dam
New aerial video shows the increased erosion of soil near the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure this week.
New aerial video shows the increased erosion of soil near the Rapidan Dam after a partial failure this week.
Rapidan Dam: Home falls into Blue Earth River
After the dam suffered a partial failure, a home on the western side of the dam has fallen into the Blue Earth River.
After the dam suffered a partial failure, a home on the western side of the dam has fallen into the Blue Earth River.
Rapidan Dam: 114-year-old dam was in poor shape prior to failure
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years.
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years.
Rapidan Dam was in poor condition before breach
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years. It?s 114 years old and like a lot of dams across the country, it is starting to act its age.
Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years. It?s 114 years old and like a lot of dams across the country, it is starting to act its age.
Rapidan Dam partial failure: What happens if the dam collapses?
Officials are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota after a partial failure on Monday.
Officials are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota after a partial failure on Monday.
Rapidan Dam partial failure: Where things stand
Blue Earth County leaders provided an update on Tuesday after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.
Blue Earth County leaders provided an update on Tuesday after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.
Rapidan Dam failure: Home teeters on brink
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota has suffered a partial failure but remains intact as of Monday afternoon. Officials say the failure was on the west abutment. The river flow is being diverted along the west side, leaving a nearby home at risk of collapse.
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota has suffered a partial failure but remains intact as of Monday afternoon. Officials say the failure was on the west abutment. The river flow is being diverted along the west side, leaving a nearby home at risk of collapse.
Drone video: Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure
The Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota has suffered a partial failure, sending water over the side.
The Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota has suffered a partial failure, sending water over the side.