Big Dad
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45 minutes ago
But it's still holding-in there!Not looking good for Mankato, Minnesota...
Live updates: Rapidan Dam partial failure latest news
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on Monday, June 24. The white house on the edge of the Blue Earth River has since fallen into the river. And officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened. Here are the latest updates...www.fox9.com
At least it looks like that dam isn't holding back a huge reservoir.But it's still holding-in there....
Minnesota flooding: Rapidan Dam near Mankato holds, roads and state parks closed
Authorities in Blue Earth County continue to monitor the imperiled Rapidan Dam on Tuesday after the rain-swollen Blue Earth River carved a new channel around the structure.www.mprnews.org
The Mayor of Mankato was on the radio yesterday, and he said if the dam burst they were "prepared for it", whatever that means. Looking at a map it appears there's some distance between the dam and town, which would gain them some time, but still....
Yeah. Busy as hell here at work (I'm eating lunch at my desk), so no time to listen to the radio or search the interwebs for more info, but just hoping and praying that new channel doesn't widen and drain that reservoir, as that looks like a lot of water.At least it looks like that dam is holding back a huge reservoir.
They should be fine, the river would need to rise ten feet to get close to going over the levees. The water upstream almost filled the valley below the dam.Not looking good for Mankato, Minnesota...
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The dam is, but the county took down the Dam Store, so they could keep it from going in the river. The family lost everything when their house went in, but they did manage to get equipment and memorabilia out of the store.But it's still holding-in there!
They may be cheaper, but you don’t hear things like when you visit Menards:I used to work at the "little town " hardware store. Prices were higher than the "bigger " stores but we offered service.
Don't shop at many mom n pop hardwares because, as you've documented, a BUNCH can be saved elsewhere.