Heavy rainfall totals Thursday across southern Minnesota

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April 18, 2025

Heavy rainfall totals Thursday across southern Minnesota

You can’t draw it up much better to ease drought this spring in Minnesota.

On the map below, take a look at Thursday’s drought conditions update for Minnesota. See the lingering abnormally dry to drought zone in southern Minnesota?

Drought conditions in Minnesota as of April 15

National Drought Mitigation Center

That’s where some of the heaviest rain fell Thursday night. Check out the storm arcing through southern Minnesota Thursday evening:

Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across many locations in the south. A soaking 2.94 inches was recorded at Hollandale in Freeborn County north of Albert Lea.

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Here is a list of the highest totals from the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network.

Rainfall totals
Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network
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Rainfall was lighter in most of the Twin Cities with many area picking up less than one-half inch of rain.

There was some scattered storm damage in parts of southern Minnesota. The National Weather Service reports:

[Delayed Report] 2 NW Faribault [Rice Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 17 Apr, 5:48 PM CDT — Delayed report of a snapped 12 to 15 inch tree branch on the southern side of the Faribault Golf & Country Club. Time estimated from radar.
4 S Easton [Faribault Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 17 Apr, 5:30 PM CDT — Power poles now have a lean and pull towards the ground. Part of the roof of a barn was damaged and blown into a grove of trees on the property. Time of damage estimated from radar.

Many locations around Minnesota reported small hail Thursday but overall there was little damage from Thursday’s storms.

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No. 2 Ohio State tops No. 3 Minnesota in women’s hockey

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February 14, 2026

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No. 2 Ohio State tops No. 3 Minnesota in women’s hockey

The No. 2-ranked Ohio State women’s hockey team defeated No. 3 Minnesota 4-2 on Feb. 13 at the OSU Ice Rink.

The Buckeyes (27-4-0, 21-4-0 WCHA) scored three times on the power play in their second win over the Gophers (24-6-1. 18-6-1 WCHA) this season.

Scoring for Ohio State were Jocelyn Amos, Maxine Cimoroni, Kaia Malachino and Emma Peschel. Goalie Hailey MacLeod made 26 saves. Peschel led the Buckeyes with a season-high five blocked shots.

The teams play again at 3 p.m. Feb. 14.

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Mother reunites with her child in Minnesota after she was arrested by ICE

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February 14, 2026

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Mother reunites with her child in Minnesota after she was arrested by ICE

A mother returned home to her 2-year-old in Minnesota after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests split up their family and left her toddler in the care of a family friend. Frankie McLister was there for this glimmer of hope for the still-separated family.

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Minnesota United Signs Defender Kyle Duncan | Minnesota United FC

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February 13, 2026

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Minnesota United Signs Defender Kyle Duncan | Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.

“Kyle brings MLS experience and a strong understanding of what it takes to compete in this league. He is a reliable defender who will strengthen our back line and elevate the level of competition within the group. We’re pleased to welcome Kyle to Minnesota,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad.

“Be more like a fountain and less like a drain. I know that’s the kind of person I want to be and I want to be someone who is uplifting,” said defender Kyle Duncan. “No matter what I may be facing in life, I want to bring as much positivity and encouragement as I possibly can to this club, the fans, and my teammates.”

The 28-year-old right back arrives in Minnesota after having played eight seasons for Eastern Conference side Red Bull New York. With New York across all competitions, Duncan made 166 game appearances (132 starts), where he provided 17 assists and scored six goals in almost 12,500 minutes played on the pitch. The Brooklyn, New York native notably was a part of the squad that captured the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2018 and the Eastern Conference title during the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Duncan began his career developing with the Red Bull New York Academy before he signed his first professional contract with Valenciennes U19 in France. He then signed an MLS contract with RBNY in 2018 following his time with the French side.

Internationally, Duncan has most recently represented the Jamaica National Team, earning his first call-up for Jamaica during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches in September of 2025. The right back had previously competed with the United States, earning call-ups with the U18, U20 and senior national teams from 2015-20.

Transaction: Minnesota United signs defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.

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Kyle Duncan
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 8/8/1997 (28 years old)
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Citizenship: Jamaica
Previous Club: Red Bull New York

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