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DAM DILEMMA: Future of Rapidan Dam hangs in air as county analyzes survey
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 3—As Blue Earth County and area residents weigh the future of the Rapidan Dam, residents and business have worries whatever is decided. Both options of keeping the dam cost plenty — $15 ...
Public says replace, board undecided in future of Rapidan Dam
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 16—The future of Rapidan Dam is still up in the air after the Blue Earth County Board reviewed results Tuesday of a survey that asked respondents whether they were in favor of replacing ...
Rapidan Dam not at risk of failure; future still uncertain
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 8—The Rapidan Dam, which still faces an uncertain future between removal or ongoing repairs, at least isn't about to fall down on its own. A recent study updated by an independent consultant ...
Blue Earth County Board to review Rapidan Dam survey
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 15—MANKATO — The Blue Earth County Board will review results Tuesday from an engagement survey that measured what respondents think the future of the Rapidan Dam should be. Public engagement ...
Neighbors fiercely oppose gravel pit next to Dam Store, campground
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJun. 14—RAPIDAN — A proposed gravel pit near the Rapidan Dam Store and the county park and campground is drawing strong opposition from neighbors. This operation, proposed by Lorentz Construction ...
County requires more review of gravel pit near Rapidan Dam
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 18—MANKATO — Opponents of a proposed gravel pit near Rapidan Park, campground and the Dam Store got their wish for additional environmental review. The Blue Earth County Board Tuesday voted ...
Board forum talks tough issues
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 21—MANKATO — After tackling the broad range of issues facing Blue Earth County — from the deteriorating Rapidan Dam to the shortage of housing and child care to the lack of mental health ...
Monday Informer: Memorial for Preska set for Saturday
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 6—The Free Press A memorial service at Minnesota State University for former President Margaret Preska will take place Saturday. The public event is 2 p.m. at MSU's Ted Paul Theatre in ...
Flood walls look nicer all the time
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 21—No one wants to see the damage and inconvenience caused by a big flood. But that doesn't make them any less fascinating. As the Minnesota and other rivers rose to new crests last week ...
Piepho wins only contested Blue Earth County Board race
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 9—MANKATO — Mark Piepho won the only contested Blue Earth County commissioner race Tuesday. Piepho defeated challenger Ross Arneson in District 3 by a 2,210 votes, or 63.09%, to 1,272 votes ...
