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    May 6, 2019
    A higher-based thunderstorm builds of Black River Falls, Wis., as seen from the National Weather Service facility near La Crosse, Wis. Photo by Dave Schmidt, National Weather Service, La Crosse, Wis.
    Volunteers help warn about severe weather
    With severe weather season fast approaching, hundreds of Minnesotans have become trained storm spotters to assist the National Weather Service...
    news/weatherMay 6, 2019 - 12:00pm
    Storm season has arrived
    The summer traditionally offers the highest chance of severe weather in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and the past year has...
    news/weatherMay 6, 2019 - 10:43am
    April 17, 2019
    A truck inches uncertainly toward a bridge spanning the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River just east of River Falls on 900th Street at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. Sarah Nigbor / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    WATCH: RF area received 4.86 inches of rain during Wednesday deluge
    Flash flooding left damage and closed roads around Pierce County after a heavy soaking rain drenched the area Wednesday, April 17. Prescott officials...
    news/weatherApril 17, 2019 - 4:32pm
    April 11, 2019
    School closings for Thursday, April 11, 2019
    The following area schools are closed Thursday, April 11, 2019, due to snow.
    news/weatherApril 11, 2019 - 7:16am
    April 8, 2019
    Maiden Rock rises out of the fog over Lake Pepin on April 7, 2019. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
    Foggy day at Maiden Rock
    Weather conditions created fog that obscured Lake Pepin on April 7, 2019.
    news/weatherApril 8, 2019 - 11:32am
    April 3, 2019
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    Before/After: Video shows extent of Mississippi River flooding at Red Wing
    RiverTown Multimedia captured aerial video before and after the recent flood event to document the extent of rising water on the Mississippi...
    news/weatherApril 3, 2019 - 2:47pm
    April 2, 2019
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    WATCH: Check out this aerial video of Mississippi River flooding at Red Wing
    RiverTown Multimedia captured this aerial video March 28, 2019, showing Mississippi River flooding at Red Wing. The river level was 15.81 feet...
    news/weatherApril 2, 2019 - 1:35pm
    Photos by Steve Gardiner
    Time-lapse: Rising water at Ohuta Beach in Lake City
    Watch this animation of rising water at Ohuta Beach in Lake City. Photos were taken between March 23 and April 2, 2019.
    news/weatherApril 2, 2019 - 11:37am
    April 1, 2019
    The city of Prescott has closed the public boat launch due to dangerous high waters. Rachel Helgeson / RiverTown Multimedia
    Prescott closes boat launch, barricades on Lake and Front St.
    Prescott's boat launch is closed now, barricading anyone from parking near, loitering or using the space for any recreational purposes. According...
    news/weatherApril 1, 2019 - 1:41pm
    March 21, 2019
    More than 300 volunteers had filled around 20,000 sandbags as of Thursday morning over three days of flood preparation efforts on Prairie Island. Michael Brun / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    VIDEO: Hundreds of volunteers fill sandbags as flood preparations continue on Prairie Island
    More than 300 volunteers filled around 20,000 sandbags this week on Prairie Island as the Prairie Island Indian Community prepares for potential...
    news/weatherMarch 21, 2019 - 12:53pm
    March 19, 2019
    Volunteers fill sandbags March 19, 2019, at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in preparation for possible flooding on Prairie Island. River levels are forecasted to near flood stage early next week. Michael Brun / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    WATCH: Flood preparations begin on Prairie Island
    Flood preparations were underway this week on Prairie Island where officials are closely monitoring rising river levels. Dozens of volunteers...
    news/weatherMarch 19, 2019 - 2:30pm
    March 14, 2019
    An inside look into the mess. Paul Bauer, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery CEO and owner of the property, said it is too dangerous to be assessing all the damage at this time. Submitted photo
    'No cheese curds harmed' in the collapse of the Cheese Curd Festival storage roof
    The March 12 collapsing of a roof on a storage shed used for the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival is just a "hiccup" in the planning stages. The...
    news/weatherMarch 14, 2019 - 7:55am
    March 13, 2019
    Snowfalls have reached some records this winter in some areas requiring extra efforts from farmers and wildlife to get on with everyday life. Michael Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Season of 'snowmageddon' and its effects on farmers and animals
    In the midst of a record-breaking winter where space to put more plowed snow is dwindling, local farmers and wildlife may have slowed down but...
    news/weatherMarch 13, 2019 - 8:00am
    February 24, 2019
    School closings for Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
    Blowing and drifting snow combined with potentially dangerous wind chills has prompted some school districts to close school for Monday, Feb....
    news/weatherFebruary 24, 2019 - 6:48pm
    February 21, 2019
    Dealing with heavy snowloads on agricultural buildings
    Due to the recent heavy snowfall there may be reason to have concern over heavy snow loads on farm buildings. Many buildings still have significant...
    news/weatherFebruary 21, 2019 - 1:55pm
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