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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Minnesota’s Rapidan dam partially fails amid severe flooding

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A key dam in Minnesota partially failed on Monday afternoon after severe flooding hit the region.

The Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is breaking down as rushing waters sweep debris into the 114-year-old structure. Debris began accumulating at the dam on Sunday, the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office said. The swollen Blue Earth River is also cutting through the west side of the dam, officials said.

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