Minnesota's Wild Rice River is rising fast

ADA, Minn. (AP) Authorities in Norman County say the Wild Rice River is rising fast, forcing the closure of several roads.

The Minnesota river rose 3 to 4 feet Friday night into Saturday. The National Weather Service reported it had measured 18.33 feet at 3 p.m. Saturday. Flood stage is 20 feet.

County emergency manager Kevin Ruud says a handful of roads have been closed, but predicted a total of 40 to 50 would be shuttered before the river recedes.
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