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.

MN weather: Stray late day showers Tuesday
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It's a cloudy and humid Tuesday with chances for late day showers in the metro and southern Minnesota. Most of the day will be dry with patchy afternoon sunshine and highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.

Contingency plans in place as weather threatens Twin Cities Fourth of July celebrations

While the Fourth of July is still a few days away, organizers of various festivals and firework shows across the Twin Cities are watching the weather forecast closely as rain threatens to cancel events.

MN Fourth of July contingency plans amid possible rain
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Many cities across the Twin Cities are making contingency plans for the Fourth of July due to possible rain on the holiday. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the latest.

MN weather: Rainy rumbles Monday evening
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Some rain and rumbles are possible late Monday into early Tuesday. Overnight possible heavy rain is expected to hit the state, clearing by Tuesday morning. Some storms are expected to return for the Fourth of July.

MN weather: June temperatures below average — first month in more than a year

The month of June in the Twin Cities finished all of 0.2 degrees below the 30-year climate average temperature. But that is just enough to make it the first month to come in below average in the Twin Cities since April of last year — 14 months ago.

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.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

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.

MN weather: Storm chances return late Monday
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There are more chances for storms overnight Monday and into Tuesday. But, the day should stay relatively dry in the metro with increasing humidity and a daytime high of 75 degrees.

MN weather: Gorgeous Sunday, possible rain Monday
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After a beautiful, sunny Sunday, some rain and rumbles are possible Monday. Despite a dry Sunday, flood warnings are still in place around the Twin Cities metro. Rain is possible across the state overnight Monday into Tuesday.

MN weather: Rain, storm chances return Monday

We hope you enjoyed this perfect Sunday. Storm chances return Monday - here’s what you need to know.