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Mississippi River Crests In Red Wing As Flooding Impacts Businesses
While the high water does look dramatic — it's nothing the river city hasn't seen before. But what is unusual, is the timing.
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July 2, 2024
RED WING, Minn. — Levee Park in Red Wing was more of a puddle Monday. The point of the Mississippi River there crested, reaching just above major flood stage.
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"It's very dramatic," Andrew Selden said. "This is the highest we've seen all season."
While the high water does look dramatic — it's nothing the river city hasn't seen before. But what is unusual, is the timing.
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