Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.

The County Road 9 Bridge is at risk of crumbling, and officials said they have little recourse. The threat to the bridge accelerated after a bout of heavy rain and flooding pummeled the Midwest ...

A southern Minnesota dam and nearby bridge that almost collapsed last month after a bout of heavy rain and prompted a federal emergency declaration will be torn down, officials said Tuesday.

MANKATO, Minn — Contractors on Wednesday blew up the remnants of a damaged southern Minnesota bridge that almost collapsed last summer after a bout of heavy rain that prompted a federal ...

Minnesota officials can do little to stop potential bridge collapse The Associated Press // July 3, 2024 // Floodwater continues to carve a channel around the Rapidan Dam on June 27 near Mankato.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, speaks to Blue Earth County Public Works Director Ryan Thilges, far right, about the status of the Rapidan Dam and a nearby bridge, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Rapidan ...

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Contractors on Wednesday blew up the remnants of a damaged southern Minnesota bridge that almost collapsed last summer after a bout of heavy rain that prompted a federal ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and local officials shared concerns about the bridge's future during a visit Tuesday. Credit: AP/Casey Ek By The Associated Press July 2, 2024 ...