Rapidan Dam latest: Gov. Walz tours damage, assures MN communities ‘we will rebuild’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz toured the Rapidan Dam on Tuesday, offering reassurance that both state and federal governments will stand behind Minnesota communities affected by flooding.

Gov. Walz to tour damage at Rapidan Dam
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will visit the Rapidan Dam on Tuesday to see erosion and damage firsthand. During an afternoon press conference, Walz and other leaders will provide a flood outlook and discuss recovery efforts.

Red Wing dealing with ongoing flooding
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The City of Red Wing continues battling floodwaters as many roadways, walking trails, and bike paths are submerged. However, the Mississippi River is set to crest just below the major flood stage on Monday, and the water should start receding after.

Hurricane Beryl headed toward Caribbean islands
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Hurricane Beryl is expected to reach several island nations in the Caribbean on Monday. Officials say the hurricane reached a Category 4, the earliest on record.

St. Croix River expected to crest soon
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The St. Croix River is expected to crest at 88.1 feet on Monday after heavy rain causes flooding. Several roads and parking lots are closed in downtown Stillwater due to the river flooding. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Why Washington County was left off FEMA disaster declaration list

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal disaster declaration for 22 counties in Minnesota impacted by flooding, but not yet for Washington County. 

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. 

Hurricane Beryl intensifies into Atlantic's earliest Category 4 on record

Not only is Hurricane Beryl intense, but it’s also made history. Hurricane Beryl intensified from a tropical depression into a major Category 3 hurricane in less than 48 hours, a feat never before achieved earlier than September.

Hurricane Beryl on satellite
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A satellite captured spectacular images showing the eye of Hurricane Beryl as the storm moved northward toward the Windward Islands in the Caribbean on Sunday, June 30. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful

Why FEMA left Washington County off disaster list
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Minnesota Second Congressional District Representative Angie Craig explains why she believes Washington County, which includes Stillwater, was not included in FEMA's federal disaster declaration list after severe flooding.

Live updates: Minnesota flooding latest

The Minnesota governor's office announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal disaster declaration for 22 counties in Minnesota impacted by flooding. 

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.

Rapidan community unites behind Hruska?family
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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.

FEMA approves federal disaster declaration for 22 Minnesota counties

The Minnesota governor's office announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal disaster declaration for 22 counties in Minnesota impacted by flooding. 

Stillwater postpones July 4th fireworks due to flooding

Stillwater officials announced that the city's 4th of July celebration will be postponed after recent flooding in Lowell Park.  Downtown Stillwater will be open for business and festivities.