Coverage dated June 23, 2024 to June 24, 2024

Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

A dam in southern Minnesota is in "imminent failure condition," according to local authorities, as communities across the Upper Midwest continue to deal with major flooding from heavy rains.

WMUR's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition', officials say

    Headline from Duluth News Tribune ·

  2. Newest

    Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding

    Headline from WMUR ·

Reports & sources

42 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC News

    Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in 'imminent failure condition,' officials warn (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in a precarious state after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, prompting officials on Monday to warn the public that the structure is in "imminent failure condition."

  2. Brainerd Dispatch

    Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure condition', officials say (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

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    Brainerd Dispatch's feed description

    Officials in Mankato and North Mankato say they are monitoring the dam situation closely, but say they are confident the flood-control system will protect the two cities even if the dam fails

  3. WMUR

    Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding (opens WMUR)

    Published

    WMUR's feed description

    A dam in southern Minnesota is in "imminent failure condition," according to local authorities, as communities across the Upper Midwest continue to deal with major flooding from heavy rains.

  4. CNN

    A Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota is in “imminent failure condition,” according to local emergency management, as communities across the Upper Midwest continue to deal with major flooding.

  5. The Jamestown Sun

    Authorities now believe southern Minnesota dam unlikely to suffer catastrophic collapse (opens The Jamestown Sun)

    Published

    The Jamestown Sun's feed description

    Officials in downstream Mankato and North Mankato say a flood-control system would protect the cities even if the Rapidan Dam failed

  6. Fox10 Phoenix

    Live updates: Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure, home in danger (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

    Published

    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota is in imminent failure condition with accumulating debris and flooding along the Blue Earth River. Officials will provide an update Tuesday morning.

  7. Local News 8

    A Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A dam in southern Minnesota is in “imminent failure condition,” according to local authorities, as communities across the Upper Midwest continue to deal with major flooding from heavy rains.

  8. WHDH Boston

    A Minnesota dam is at risk of collapse due to flooding - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — A dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of collapse, as communities across the Upper Midwest deal with major flooding from

  9. Local News 8

    Major Midwest flooding leaves a Minnesota dam at risk of collapse, as Iowa communities are evacuated (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    A dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of collapse and communities in Iowa have been evacuated as the Upper Midwest deals with major flooding from heavy rains.

  10. Newsweek

    Minnesota dam update as flood risks washing homes away (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Authorities have said the Rapidan Dam is in "immediate failure condition" following major flooding and rain across the state in recent days.

  11. WSVN Miami

    A Minnesota dam is on the brink of collapse due to flooding - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — A dam in southern Minnesota is in “imminent failure condition,” according to local authorities, as communities across the Upper Midwest continue to deal

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.