Lanesboro NewsLocal news for Lanesboro, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flooded MN Campgrounds Re-Open- June 28, 2008 Winona,MN,USA DunRomin' Park Campground owner Dawn Johnson saw beauty in the aftermath of a flood.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/flooded-mn-campgrounds-re-open?fromrss=1 Habitat for Humanity set to make impact in Rushford area- June 26, 2008 The Rushford area community has spirit and a good work ethic. It's something organizers at Habitat for Humanity in Winona had noticed over the years, as they thought about bringing the group to the Root River valley.The determination and high morale of the community after the devastating flood in August of 2007 showed again what the people could do. It also showed the need for something Habitat for Humanity could do, and that's build homes for qualifying families.The Web site...http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/habitat-for-humanity-set-to-make-impact-in-... Cities look at flood recovery and 'amazing' efforts- June 24, 2008 Two area city councils on the South Branch Root River meet in regular session Monday evening, June 16. Updates on the flooding on starting one week earlier, on Sunday, June 8, came up at both meetings in Preston and Lanesboro.PrestonCity administrator Joe Hoffman and public works director Bill Cox gave the Preston City Council a flood update during the June 16 meeting. Hoffman said that flood information packets and surveys were distributed by four teams to the locations affected by the flood...http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/cities-look-at-flood-recovery-and-amazing-e... Lanesboro bridge inspections mean delays- June 20, 2008 Drivers can expect delays next week on two Lanesboro bridges because of inspections.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/lanesboro-bridge-inspections-mean-delays?fr... Hazardous weather looms ... again- June 17, 2008 Heavy rain is forecast for today and Thursday, raising fears that it would pump new life into receding floodwaters in southeastern Minnesota.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/hazardous-weather-looms-again?fromrss=1 Southeastern Minnesota state parks remain open, despite flooding- June 12, 2008 State parks in southeastern Minnesota had some washed-out trails and other damage from the latest round of floods, but it was minor compared with the destruction caused by last August's floods.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/southeastern-minnesota-state-parks-remain-o... SE Minn. braces for more flooding- June 11, 2008 Residents cleaned up the debris left from floods as rain-swollen rivers continued to recede in southeastern Minnesota.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/se-minn-braces-for-more-flooding?fromrss=1 Floodwaters Recede In SE Minnesota- June 11, 2008 Rain-swollen rivers continue to recede in southeastern Minnesota. But the National Weather Service says more rain is in the forecast this week. The Root River is cresting near the town of Houston. As of mid-morning Tuesday, the Root was at 16 feet, about a foot above the 15-foot flood stage. Meteorologist Jessica Brooks expects the Root will drop below flood stage near Houston overnight. The Root crested in Preston and Lanesboro on Monday. But there's a good chance of rain Thursday, with the...http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/floodwaters-recede-in-se-minnesota?fromrss=... Cleanup about to begin in Fillmore County- June 10, 2008 The rain-swollen Root River flooded dozens of homes in Fillmore County, and one man had to be rescued by boat, authorities said.http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/cleanup-about-to-begin-in-fillmore-county?f... Flood warnings continue in southeastern Minnesota- June 9, 2008 Flood warnings continue today in three southeastern Minnesota counties. The National Weather Service says the warning in Mower, Fillmore and Houston counties will go until at least 6:30 a.m. Besides some patchy ...http://www.topix.net/city/lanesboro-mn/2008/06/flood-warnings-continue-in-southeastern-min... |