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Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week
RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) -- Signs and memorabilia are the few surviving items left over after the Hruska family had to say goodbye to their business of more than half a century. On Friday, the Rapidan Dam Store was purchased by Blue Earth County and demolished to prevent it from...
Comments sought on four plans to redesign Lafayette interchange
Motorists who have sat through numerous traffic jams on the northbound Lafayette Bridge (Highway 52) and navigated its somewhat confusing connections to I-94, East Seventh Street and I-35E have a chance to weigh in on proposed safety and mobility improvements for the busy highway. After reviewing more than 30 design...
Madelia sees relief as floodwaters drop; park still under water
MADELIA Minn. (KEYC) -Slowly on its way to recovery, Madelia is beginning the cleanup process throughout the city. Multiple businesses and residents were affected by the flooding last week. Even the city’s lift station was out of service for a week. It is now up and running. ”The waters...
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