Severe Weather

Several Minnesota leaders got a better idea of the scope of the challenges several communities are facing on Tuesday.

Federal regulators found the Rapidan Dam to be in poor condition in their recent inspections over the last few years.

Communities in northern Minnesota are drying out and dealing with the aftermath of substantial rainfall last week that toppled trees, washed out roads, and caused damage to some areas.

Le Sueur County passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency for flooding that has swamped the southern Minnesota city of Waterville.

Officials are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota after a partial failure on Monday.

Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.

The small community of Waterville, Minnesota, continues to battle historic flooding, as the National Guard arrived to provide some relief and residents continued to work around the clock to save their homes.

The Mississippi River is headed for major flooding in the Metro in the coming days.