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Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something'
After the Rapidan Dam failed last summer and the Blue Earth River carved a new course through Minnesota Valley, researchers ...
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Removal of failed Rapidan Dam near Mankato to begin in 2027
which spans the Blue Earth River west of Mankato. The Blue Earth County Board selected Barr Engineering over one other firm for the contract, which could grow to nearly $2.4 million. The Rapidan ...
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Drone surveys help scientists understand impact of Rapidan Dam ‘avulsive failure’
Water in the Blue Earth River flows around the the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on June 24, 2024 threatening the integrity of the dam as well as a house on the west side of the dam. Documenting ...
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Rapidan dam failure opened up new research opportunities
The failure of the Rapidan Dam in June opened up new research opportunities for local geologists and researchers. Such opportunities are important in light of the increasing dangers presented by ...
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MSU, others looking at how river is changing after Rapidan Dam failure
The Blue Earth River is very different from what it has been for more than a century. In late June last year the Rapidan Dam suffered a catastrophic failure when floodwaters tore around the west ...
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Crews use explosives to bring down damaged bridge
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News ... Heavy rain last June caused severe flooding that breached the Rapidan Dam on the western side of the bridge. Erosion around the supports of the bridge led ...
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Crews use explosives to bring down damaged bridge
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News ... Heavy rain last June caused severe flooding that breached the Rapidan Dam on the western side of the bridge. Erosion around the supports of the bridge led county ...