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Federal report finds Rapidan Dam removal will have beneficial effects on Blue Earth River

A federal report indicates that removing the partially collapsed Rapidan Dam will have long term beneficial effects on fish and other aquatic life in the Blue Earth River. Severe flooding caused the dam to fail in June of 2024.

  • In Freeborn County and Albert Lea, aging well is a priority - and a lot of fun

    Minnesota's senior population is growing. In Freeborn County, the community is embracing the idea of making it safer and more delightful for older folks to age there.

  • U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help

    Yesterday
    Agriculture

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

  • MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting

    The shutdown is expected to last six weeks, but it isn’t expected to affect travel from the airport.

  • Emmanuel Rodriguez homers and Twins edge Guardians 4-3

    Rodriguez is the seventh Twin to homer in his first career at-bat and 14th to do so in his first game.

  • Music for the Days of Awe: An observance of the Jewish High Holidays

    Yesterday

    At this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. YourClassical Host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, known in Hebrew as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe. Listen now to “Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays.”

  • Angel Martinez homers and doubles as Guardians rally to beat Twins 5-2

    Angel Martínez hit a two-run homer and his double in the ninth inning keyed the game-winning rally as the Guardians beat Minnesota 5-2.

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