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The Rapidan Dam Store is a long time, family owned restaurant and general store located in Southern Minnesota, near Mankato. It's a historical site that originates all the way back to 1910, and was located on the Blue Earth River.[1] It was owned and operated by the Hruska family since 1972. They are famously known for burgers, shakes and homemade pies.[2] The historical society documents it's connection to the dam, Red Jacket Trail, biking trails, and recreation.[3] After severe flooding in June, 2024 that threatened erosion on the building, Blue Earth County bought and demolished the building on June 28, 2024, as a safety measure.[4] The business than relocated on South Front Street, located downtown Mankato in October, 2024.
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[edit]- ↑ Lawrence, Jp (7 October 2024). "Fans flock as Rapidan Dam Store reopens after flooding". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
- ↑ Binkley, Mike (29 August 2010). "Finding Minnesota: The Dam Store". CBS Minnesota: CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
- ↑ Harren, Heather (2024-06-26). "The History of the Rapidan Dam". Blue Earth County Historical Society. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
- ↑ "Blue Earth County officials buy, demolish beloved Rapidan Dam Store". CBS Minnesota. CBS Minnesota: CBS Broadcasting Inc. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2026.