The raging Blue Earth River, which caused an abutment of the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam to partially fail, has now swallowed most of the iconic home that sits on a nearby embankment.
RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Blue Earth County officials say the collapse occurred on Tuesday evening and they continue to monitor for possible impacts downstream. Officials will give an update on the situation Wednesday at 10 a.m.The dam is located about 14 miles south of Mankato, situated just north of the County Road 9 Bridge.WCCO spoke on Monday with Jenny Barnes, whose family has owned the home and nearby Rapidan Dam Store for more than 50 years.
John Lippmann, who grew up in Mankato, says he cherishes his childhood memories of the store.'We grew up going there and getting pie. I mean, do a route, get a Pepsi, get a little ice cream, and used to go play in the river down there,' Lippmann said.The dam remains in 'imminent failure condition,' according to county officials, but the threat of a breach has diminished.
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