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What rivers in Minnesota are still yet to crest?
MINNEAPOLIS — Even though some of the smaller rivers like the Cannon and Cottonwood have already crested, that isn't the case everywhere.Minnesota still has several more days with high water hence the various flood warnings that remain in effect.A number of roads remain closed in the south metro with the water still rising. The Minnesota River there is expected to climb another two feet and crest on Saturday afternoon — just a few feet shy of a record.Parks and playgrounds on Harriet Island remain underwater in St. Paul. The Mississippi River there is in major flood stage and will be until early next week. The river should crest Saturday afternoon and gradually drop back below flood stage by next weekend for the first time in nearly two weeks.In Stillwater, where the historic lift bridge over the swollen St. Croix River is still closed, the river will climb another foot or so, approaching moderate flood stage on Sunday before cresting around 88 feet.Any extra rain we see over the next few days would just add insult to injury and could change these numbers.
Full Grandstand schedule announced for Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its full schedule for the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series. In addition to previously announced acts, Jon Pardi with special guest MacKenzie Porter will appear at 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 28, at www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand. Last year, Pardi became the...
South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota ‘Empty the Shelters’ Events Coming
If you've been looking for the right time to add a furry member to your family, you're in luck. The BISSELL Pet Foundation is getting ready to host its Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event, which will include nine South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota facilities. The event runs from July...
Minnesota Resident Wins Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot
Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only lottery game, with tickets costing $1 each. The odds of winning the Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 1,533,939a and drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow until someone wins. The most recent jackpot grew to a record-setting...
5 indicted on federal charges for trying to bribe a juror with bag full of cash, prosecutors say
(CNN) — Federal charges have been filed against five people linked to a recent attempt to bribe a juror to help secure a not guilty verdict in a trial over a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program, the US attorney in Minnesota announced in a news conference Wednesday.
More dry time in Minnesota Thursday before evening rain, storms
MINNEAPOLIS — Our sunny start will fade behind clouds on Thursday as our next disturbance begins to arrive.By the afternoon, some showers and storms will roll into western Minnesota, but they won't move into the Twin Cities until the evening hours.The steadiest rain looks to be Friday morning before becoming more spotty later in the day. Expect a half-inch to an inch of precipitation from the metro south, with 1-1.5 inches possible across northern Minnesota.The threat of severe weather remains low for many, with a slight risk — 2 on a scale of 5 — for damaging wind and hail in south-central Minnesota.High pressure is back to dry us up just in time for Pride weekend festivities. Temperatures will stay comfy in the 70s with some breezes being the only hiccup on Saturday.Another round of rain and storms is in the forecast for Monday into Tuesday.
New Flood Update And Restrictions at Minnesota’s Valleyfair
Rain, rain, please...for the love of all things, just go away. This past week has been brutal for numerous cities in Iowa as well as Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley in Minnesota. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water are absolutely heartbreaking. Valleyfair in Minnesota even had to temporarily close a few popular rides due to flooding at their location. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved at the park and another update was just provided.
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