House falls into river at Rapidan Dam
Credit: AW Aerial. Video shows a white house fall into the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota.
Credit: AW Aerial. Video shows a white house fall into the Blue Earth River at the Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Pleasant Wednesday, storms return Thursday night
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, but it will be an overall pleasant day.
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, but it will be an overall pleasant day.
MN weather: Mild Wednesday, storms return Thursday
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, with highs in the 70s. It will be a mild and pleasant day with passing clouds before another round of rain returns on Thursday.
Wednesday's temperatures are slightly below average, with highs in the 70s. It will be a mild and pleasant day with passing clouds before another round of rain returns on Thursday.
State officials tour flood damage in southern Minnesota
Several Minnesota leaders got a better idea of the scope of the challenges several communities are facing on Tuesday.
Several Minnesota leaders got a better idea of the scope of the challenges several communities are facing on Tuesday.
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.
I-29 destroyed during South Dakota flooding
Drone video from Shaun Florke shows extensive damage along Interstate 29 in McCook Lake, South Dakota.
Drone video from Shaun Florke shows extensive damage along Interstate 29 in McCook Lake, South Dakota.
Water levels recede in northern MN, crews work to deal with flood aftermath
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.
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.
Waterville, Minn. flooding: County declares a state of emergency
Le Sueur County passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency for flooding that has swamped the southern Minnesota city of Waterville.
Le Sueur County passed a resolution on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency for flooding that has swamped the southern Minnesota city of Waterville.
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.
MN weather: Scattered showers possible Tuesday afternoon
The humidity is falling on Tuesday, making for a more comfortable day. There is a chance for scattered showers in the afternoon for southern Minnesota, but the rain will be light and won?t cause further issues for flooded areas. Another round of scattered showers is possible overnight into early Wednesday morning.
The humidity is falling on Tuesday, making for a more comfortable day. There is a chance for scattered showers in the afternoon for southern Minnesota, but the rain will be light and won?t cause further issues for flooded areas. Another round of scattered showers is possible overnight into early Wednesday morning.
NASA to launch important weather satellite
NASA is getting ready to launch the latest GOES-U weather satellite on Tuesday. NOAA Director Dr. Elsayed Talaat joined FOX 9's Morning News to share about the mission, the satellite's importance, and how it can help predict potential flooding and other natural disasters. To learn more about the project, visit www.noaa.gov/goes-u.
NASA is getting ready to launch the latest GOES-U weather satellite on Tuesday. NOAA Director Dr. Elsayed Talaat joined FOX 9's Morning News to share about the mission, the satellite's importance, and how it can help predict potential flooding and other natural disasters. To learn more about the project, visit www.noaa.gov/goes-u.
Flooding impacts Twin Cities metro area
Cities in the greater metro area are starting to close roads, parks, and trails as river levels continue to rise. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest from Burnsville.
Cities in the greater metro area are starting to close roads, parks, and trails as river levels continue to rise. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest from Burnsville.
Minnesota lawmakers to tour flood damage
FOX 9?s Se Kwon visits the City of Henderson, which is just one area dealing with flooding from the Minnesota River. As the state continues to deal with flood waters, Minnesota lawmakers plan to survey flood damage on Tuesday.
FOX 9?s Se Kwon visits the City of Henderson, which is just one area dealing with flooding from the Minnesota River. As the state continues to deal with flood waters, Minnesota lawmakers plan to survey flood damage on Tuesday.
Some UPS drivers still waiting for air conditioning in trucks as temperatures soar nationwide
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.
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.
Waterville still in major flood stage as National Guard steps in to help
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 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.
Minnesota weather: Warm but comfortable Tuesday as humidity falls
It's a warm Tuesday with lower humidity making for a more comfortable day.
It's a warm Tuesday with lower humidity making for a more comfortable day.
MN weather: Comfy Tuesday as humidity falls
It's a more comfortable day on Tuesday as the humidity falls and temperatures stay in the mid-80s. There's a chance for a sprinkle in the afternoon, but it will otherwise be a dry day with a partly cloudy sky.
It's a more comfortable day on Tuesday as the humidity falls and temperatures stay in the mid-80s. There's a chance for a sprinkle in the afternoon, but it will otherwise be a dry day with a partly cloudy sky.
Waterville continues battle against floodwaters
The battle is still ongoing in Waterville as the small city battles a historic flood in southern Minnesota.
The battle is still ongoing in Waterville as the small city battles a historic flood in southern Minnesota.
Work continues after partial Rapidan Dam failure
Work is ongoing into the evening hours after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.
Work is ongoing into the evening hours after a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota.