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https://www.aol.com/news/rapidan-dam-minnesota-imminent-failure-182049126.html The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in a precarious state after recent flooding of the Blue Earth River, prompting officials on Monday to warn that the structure is in “imminent failure condition.” The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office said the river has cut around the sides of the dam and debris has been accumulating in the water. It announced the “imminent failure condition” status and notified those who may be impacted. “We do not know if it will totally fail or if it will remain in place, however we determined it was necessary to issue this notification to advise downstream residents and the correct regulatory agencies and other local agencies,” the sheriff’s office said. The dam is outside the city of Mankato, about 85 miles southwest of Minneapolis. By Monday afternoon, the sheriff’s office reported a “partial failure” of the dam on the west abutment. “The dam in still intact and there are no current plans for a mass evacuation,” the sheriff said on Facebook. “A portion of the river flow has diverted around the west side of the dam and water continues to flow.” An Xcel Energy substation at the dam, which supplies power to about 600 customers, was washed away early Monday. The utility company said its crews were working to replace the destroyed substation and restore power. “The river level was already high from the large amounts of recent rainfall and moving fast when it diverted around the dam near the substation and flowed onto the bank,” the company said in a statement. Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz at a news conference Monday morning noted that the state has received roughly 18 inches of rain over the last few weeks, saturating the ground and leaving the water nowhere else to go. There is potentially more rain coming, he added. “With that being said, the resources that are being deployed are strategically out there,” Waltz said. “We’re making sure, first and foremost, people are safe, protecting property and protecting public infrastructure.” Flooding has impacted roughly 40 counties so far, with some declaring a state of emergency, Waltz said. The governor said he would move to request a presidential disaster declaration if the damage assessment reached a threshold that required federal assistance. The Rapidan Dam was built in 1910 as an energy source and is managed by the county. Repeated flooding over more than a century has caused significant damage to the structure, according to the county’s website. A 2021 assessment concluded that the dam would have to be either repaired or replaced, both of which would be costly. The county says on its website, however, that to do nothing “would pose a public safety concern and a tremendous liability.” Repairing the dam would take four years, three of which would be the planning and design stage. But a completely new dam would take 10 years, including removal and river restoration, the county says. The county said it was taking feedback from the community as it determines which course of action to take. Last year, Blue Earth County said it began the process to release its licensure exemption under the federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the damage has inhibited the dam’s ability to provide hydroelectricity. An approval would place the the dam under the control of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “No changes to the dam structure are being proposed at this time,” the country said in an informational release. “Surrendering the exemption simply means that the FERC would no longer have regulatory authority over the dam.” Mother Nature seems rather peeved recently.

IS THIS WHAT THEY CALL A BIRDIE?

This is for @BOZO T CLOWN

Meet Wild Thang — the world’s ugliest dog Wild Thang has been honored as the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog competition in California.

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Cardinals star Nolan Arenado departed the club’s win over the Giants in the eighth inning today due to discomfort in his left forearm, as noted by MLB.com’s John Denton. Notably, that’s not the same arm that Arenado suffered an elbow contusion on after being struck by a pitch from Marlins right-hander Huascar Brazoban earlier this week. More information was not made available following tonight’s game beyond the fact that Arenado would be evaluated further tomorrow. It’s an unfortunate turn of events in the midst of what has been a difficult season for the 33-year-old veteran, who is slashing just .260/.315/.375 with a 99 wRC+. That would be Arenado’s first below-average offensive performance in a 162-game season since his rookie campaign back in 2013. He’s paired that lackluster offense with surprisingly pedestrian glovework at third base, where he’s been worth +0 Outs Above Average and -5 Defensive Runs Saved. That’s a far cry from the fielding he offered at the position earlier in his career, when he won the NL Gold Glove award at third base in ten consecutive seasons from 2013 to 2022. Center fielder Michael Siani also exited today’s game due to an injury, though Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat relayed after the game that x-rays on Siani’s ribs after he hit the ground hard on a diving play in the outfield came back negative. Every time I see M. Siani in the box score, I read it as Mount Sinai (as in the hospital...)

I had already changed the word end by the time you posted that, and you have to blame Siri for the capitalization situation because I am dictating this on my phone.

That would read better if you deleted the word can. The way it's written, the first sentence just reads as an ability that you have, while the second one reads as something that you had seen. If you edit it, the meaning of the first sentence changes and it then reads as something you had done, with the second sentence then verifying that. And yes, I am almost indescribably bored tonight.

THAT FEELING WHEN YOU REALIZE YOU'RE NOT IN NYC TODAY

Lee Ryder did that until he got too sick to continue.

Big deal! I can pull off Oh Canada and I don't even know the words or tune.

One wonders if Josh is Giddey that he's now a Chicago Bull.

I need an I hate you emoji!

None. I could eat, sleep, clean, and watch TV much better than I do. That's all I do in there, and I am currently having trouble with my ROKU, so I can only watch the YouTube channel.

Tonight, when the Cardinals played the Giants, the cards' excellent rookie shortstop, Masyn, faced off against the Giants' not so terrific starting pitcher, Keaton. i'd say it was a Winn-Winn situation, but Masyn had a walk and a hit in two plate appearances against Keaton.

Tonight, when the Cardinals played the Giants, the cards' excellent rookie shortstop, Masyn faced off against the Giants' not so terrific starting pitcher, Keaton. i'd say it was a Winn-Winn situation, but Masyn had a walk and a hit in two plate appearances against Keaton.

Noguchi Museum presenting a creative concert series featuring global artists Kids got their cook on in a recent culinary competition, which pitted students from schools across Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan against each other for a friendly bout that showcased their skills and creativity. Participants from various schools — including P.S. 109, P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell, P.S. 262 Elementary School and M.S. K266 Park Place Community Middle School in Brooklyn — went head-to-head in Global Kids’ Teen Battle Chef program, which culminated in the cooking competition on June 6. The grand finale was held at Careers in Sports High School in the Bronx, and saw young chefs from across the Big Apple prepare four-course meals for a panel of esteemed judges. The standout performance of the competition came from Queens-based Q300 Middle School, which was crowned “Global Kids Master Chef.” The students from Q300 impressed the judges with their innovative dishes and teamwork, earning medals and a trophy to commemorate their achievement. The Teen Battle Chef program is a year-long educational initiative spearheaded by Global Kids, a nonprofit educational organization that works to ensure that youth from underserved areas have the knowledge, skills, experiences and values they need to succeed. The yearly culinary program gives students the opportunity to learn about different cultures, the importance of healthy eating, and essential cooking techniques.