RAPIDAN, Minn. — For most, opening a business is a point of pride and joy. For Jenny Barnes, her new store still brings hard memories. "Probably like I feel now, about ready to cry," Barnes said.

MANKATO — It’s a typical weekday morning at The Dam Store Cafe. A bell rings next to a fresh plate of a hot serving of eggs Benedict. Old friends sit at their usual table and catch up over a cup of ...

The Blue Earth River following the partial failure of the Rapidan Dam experienced sediment pollution. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the impacts are still long-lasting, and may take ...

Nearly a year ago, the Rapidan Dam and surrounding area were hit by major flooding. It cost one family their home and damaged infrastructure in the area. But now, help for repairs is on the way in the ...

The eyes of the nation were on southern Minnesota on June 24, 2024, when the Blue Earth River burst around the Rapidan Dam. Researchers from Wisconsin and Minnesota have been taking regular drone ...

In Rapidan, Minnesota, the Barnes family is almost synonymous with the nearby dam in imminent danger of collapse. Their family home is only feet away from the Blue Earth River, which has overpowered ...

MANKATO — U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced a $5 million federal grant to help southern Minnesota recover from the devastating 2024 flooding that severely damaged infrastructure across ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EAU CLAIRE — Zach Hilgendorf, assistant professor of geography and anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, said he ...

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One year ago the flooded Blue Earth River caused a partial failure of the Rapidan Dam, about 15 minutes south of Mankato. Governor Delivers Blow to GOP with 169 Vetoes Watch this golden retriever's ...

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