Crews work to stabilize Faribault dam damaged in flooding
The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.
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The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.
Crews are working to stabilize an overflowing dam next to one of the last vertical wool mills in America. From our chopper, you can see heavy machinery moving dirt to try and stop the erosion. And with more rain on the way, the City of Faribault says they're keeping a close eye on it. Our Ubah Ali is there with the latest.
Crews in Faribault are racing to stop erosion near the historic Faribault Mill from doing any more damage.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday got a first-hand look at the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
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Officials in Waterville say they are still in emergency mode, as the small town grapples with historic flooding.
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The small town of Waterville began cleaning up after days of dealing with flooding
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Washington County has declared a state of emergency as rising flood waters of the St. Croix River threaten the historic city of Stillwater.
As major rivers in Minnesota continue to rise into the weekend, Gov. Tim Walz and a top official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the flooding outlook Friday.
WCCO has the latest flooding news on Friday at noon, including the situation in St. Paul.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
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As of Thursday morning, more than 20 river gauges across the Upper Midwest have hit major flood stage, with more rain expected in flood-soaked areas.
