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Ahead of potentially historic flooding, here's what to know (and do) to prepare
The spring flooding season is on its way in Minnesota and could include major water level rises along the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Here’s how to prepare — and help — if and when the water rises.
Dry weather aids ongoing flood fight in northern Minnesota
There's finally a little good news in the fight against rising floodwaters in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border. While Rainy Lake is still rising, recent dry weather has slowed the pace heading toward a forecast peak later this month.
Border restrictions keep flooded cabin and resort owners away from their properties
Dozens of cabin and resort owners with property on the Canadian side of northern Minnesota’s Sand Point and Namakan lakes can’t legally access their properties to try to protect them from ongoing flooding, because of restrictions on crossing the international border.