Stillwater braces for possible major flooding after snowy Minnesota winter

Matt McKinney of Strip He says, “Volunteers in high jumpers lifted bag after bag of sand onto pallets in downtown Stillwater on Monday morning, the first day of a week-long effort to build a lifesaver for the city ahead of what could be a historic crest of the St. Croix River.” From the National Weather Service, which for weeks had forecast the possibility of flooding after one of the wettest winters on record, the 24 volunteers worked out a sunny but chilly morning in a riverside parking lot that was closed last week in preparation for the flood battle. … The city’s worst flood was in 1965, when the St. Croix River reached an elevation of 694.07 ft. This was an exceptionally high water mark for Stillwater, with the Weather Service classifying anything over 689 ft as a ‘major flood’. weather service Flood forecast issued last week This situation The chance of major flooding in Stillwater is 81%.“

at KARE-TV Sharon Yu says“First it was London, then Seoul. International non-stop flights in large cities are skyrocketing after being halted during the pandemic. On Monday it was Tokyo’s turn to resume service. For the people on that flight, going back means so much more than skipping a ride.” Gate G4 was buzzing with excitement on Monday, as people were waiting to board The first direct weekday flight is to Tokyo. “

MPR Paul Hutner tells us“…winter weather keeps coming. Temperatures are about three degrees cooler than average so far this month in the Twin Cities. Across Minnesota, temperatures range from near average in the Southeast, to as low as 10 Temperatures are cooler than average in the Red River Valley, so it’s no surprise that The last colder-than-average week is about to close in March 2023. Another chance of rain or snow It appears in forecast models on Thursday and Friday.”

Stribber says Chris GuertenschneiderI haven’t seen him in 14 years in the state where he’s famous for healing, Eric Clapton will return to Minnesota To attend the Xcel Energy Center gala on September 14th. Three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be joined by Texas blues champ Jimmy Vaughan at a concert Thursday night in St. Paul, one of only a handful of US dates he announced Monday. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster, with pre-sale options starting Wednesday. Prices were not offered by the show’s promoter, Jam Productions.”

Another MPR story, this one from Matthew Holdings Eagle III He says, “In answer to the call from small relief organizations in northern Mississippi after a series of tornadoes swept through the area, seven Ukrainians who recently arrived in Minneapolis are heading south. At least 26 people died Friday night during storms that left many without homes.” US Service The nonprofit based in Minneapolis, along with the Seven Ukrainian refugees, none of whom had been in the United States for more than three months, gathered in a caravan on Monday before hitting the road for a 2,000-mile round trip to help provide assistance.

At BringMeTheNews says Christine SchusterA legendary brand will be reborn in Minnesota and an American manufacturer will open its 15th store nationwide at the Galleria in Edina this year. JB Hudson’s fine jewelry company, founded in Minneapolis in 1885, is expected to return to the Twin Cities in the fall. This year through the new Galleria store. … Texas-based YETI is also bringing a new store to the Galleria. The manufacturer of high-quality coolers, drinkware and other outdoor products is expected to open its 15th store nationwide on the east end of the mall between Filson and Parachute, according to a Galleria spokesperson. An expected late summer opening date.

and this is from StribChieftains of the Red Lake Nation Headlines this month By setting their sights on bringing all of Upper Red Lake within the boundaries of the reserve – an epic challenge that could take years to play. As the Star Tribune continues the story, what observations or questions come to mind as the action begins? Briefly tell us about your first impressions Or reflect on your experiences at Upper Red Lake.”