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Flood cleanup continues in northeast Minnesota. Rivers still rising across the state

Flood cleanup continues in northeast Minnesota. Rivers still rising across the state

Crews continued working Thursday to repair dozens of roads and highways washed out across northeast Minnesota by runoff from torrential rain on Tuesday. Rivers also continue to rise across the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast

Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast

Rivers across southern Minnesota continued rising Tuesday, leading to highway closures — with more rain in the forecast. Meanwhile, a line of strong storms swept across northern Minnesota, with more storms possible later Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger, Gracie Stockton, Cathy Wurzer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Strong storms knock out power to thousands across Minnesota; rivers on the rise

Strong storms knock out power to thousands across Minnesota; rivers on the rise

Strong thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Monday — and added to concerns about river flooding in the days ahead.
by Andrew Krueger and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

The latest Mood of the Nation Poll finds that nearly half of Americans think the federal government should play a major role in determining water allocations in parts of the country that are experiencing water scarcity.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll. Severe storms led the list, with 45 percent indicating they lived in storm-impacted communities.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water is prompting more closures of Minnesota River crossings between the Twin Cities and Mankato. And after being reopen for just two days, Fort Snelling State Park has closed again due to flooding.
by Andrew Krueger

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