>>Video Shows Home Near Rapidan Dam in South Central Minnesota Falling into Blue Earth River
(Rapidan Township, MN) — A viral video shows the house beside the breached Rapidan Dam near Mankato collapsing into the Blue Earth River. Most of the home washed into the flood waters before 9:30 Tuesday night. Blue Earth County officials say they are monitoring for downstream impacts from the debris. The family who runs the nearby Dam Store and cafe owned the home. The dam suffered a side breach Monday, which sent water rushing over the west side of the dam.
>>2 Motorcycle Riders Killed in Anoka County Crash
(Blaine, MN) — Anoka County authorities say two people are dead after a car vs. motorcycle crash Tuesday night in Blaine. The police report says the car attempted to turn left onto a city street when it collided with a motorcycle carrying two riders. Officers say the man driving the cycle was dead at the scene, and a female passenger died in the hospital. The driver of the other vehicle is hospitalized in stable condition. No further information is being released.
>>Mall Of America Introduces New Facial Recognition Security System
(Bloomington, MN) — Mall of America officials have announced implementing new facial recognition technology in its security systems. They say the Corsight system will only be used to detect persons of interest suspected of trespassing, individuals posing a threat, and endangered or missing persons. If an individual is not identified as a match, no data will be stored, and no information on a non-person of interest will be retained.
>>Iowa Approves Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline
(Des Moines, IA) — A pipeline carrying liquified carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in five states is a step closer to reality. Yesterday, the Iowa Utilities Board approved the construction of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. This approval means the company can use eminent domain to force landowners to allow construction along the pipeline’s 688-mile route. The company hopes to eventually build connecting branches in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
>>Early Voting For Minnesota State Primaries Begins Friday
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesotans are being reminded about voting in the upcoming state primaries. Early voting for the August 13th primaries begins Friday. The last day to vote early in person is August 12th. More information about registering to vote, absentee ballots, and voting deadlines is available on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
>>Minnesota Timberwolves Pick 27th in First Round of NBA Draft
(Brooklyn, NY) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have the 27th overall pick tonight (Wed 7 pm) in the first round of the 2024 N-B-A Draft. The Wolves also hold the 37th selection in the second round on Thursday. The Atlanta Hawks own the number-one overall pick. Minnesota made the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004 and is expected to have most of its roster back next year.
