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The counties will be eligible for federal reimbursement for certain flood repairs.

The Minnesota River is expected to crest at a record level nearby Jordan – breaking the mark set in 1965 – on Friday, June 28.

Meanwhile, Gov. Walz has activated the MN National Guard to support relief efforts.

The full extent of the damages won't be known until the floodwaters recede.

Some areas of southern Minnesota could get 5+ inches of rain Friday-Saturday.

The Mississippi River is forecast to rise to major flood stage, and with more rain coming it could get worse.

If the waves of heavy rain overlap, there could be significant flash flooding to contend with.

It was previously closed in 2022 due to damage from a prior flood but had remained intact until now.

More heavy rain is expected in Minnesota later this week.

Mother Nature isn't messing around as rounds of storms will dump significant rain on Minnesota.

A main water break is to blame for the damage.

St. Paul's airport also has temporarily closed in preparation.

According to the building's owner, the 26th floor and above were evacuated.

It's assumed that at least eight inches of rain fell in Randall, with more heavy rain expected Friday night into Saturday morning.

Extreme flooding is breaking a record set in 1950.

The city says the rupture happened on Minnetonka Boulevard.

Record levels of rain and 80 mph winds caused havoc in the metro.

The Minnesota National Guard has been activated.

The aid will support five counties and cover 75% of damage costs.

Known as a "PRE," these events happen ahead of a tropical cyclone's track.

It's happened just 17 times since 1973.

Areas to the north of Mankato were hit the hardest.

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Bird Island in south-central Minnesota had more than 7 inches of rain.