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. 

MN weather: Beautiful Sunday, storm chances Monday
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After a breezy & mild Saturday, Sunday is setting up to be absolutely gorgeous. Meteorologist Keith Marler has the full forecast.

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. 

Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

Minnesota weather: Breezy Saturday, beautiful Sunday ahead

After waking up to some beautiful sunshine on Saturday morning, a cold front brings a few extra passing clouds through the area for Saturday afternoon and blows in some noticeably "cooler" temperatures for parts of Minnesota.  

MN weather: Breezy Saturday, beautiful Sunday
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Saturday is starting with beautiful sunshine before a cold front blows through in the afternoon. Meteorologist Keith Marler has the full forecast.

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.

First time the Twin Cities has not experienced 90 degrees before July in a decade

Our summer so far has been a little on the cool side. The wet weather has led to soggy backyards, flooding, and frequent cooler days. Although we have had a few hot and muggy days, we are yet to hit 90 degrees.