Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 20, 2026 —

Residents of a nursing home in New Richland, southern Minnesota, were evacuated due to severe flooding in the area. Local community members provided assistance during the emergency operation. The specific date and time of the flooding and subsequent evacuation were not immediately available.

The nursing home, the name of which was not provided, experienced conditions necessitating the relocation of its residents as floodwaters rose. Details regarding the severity of the flooding, such as the extent of water inundation or the source of the floodwaters, were not disclosed.

Community members stepped in to support the evacuation efforts. The exact nature of their assistance, the number of residents evacuated, or their temporary accommodations were not specified. Information regarding the operational status of the nursing home following the event is also pending.

Officials have not released further details regarding the incident or the response. The contractor involved in any necessary repairs or cleanup was not identified, and no information was provided on potential code violations, inspection outcomes, or fines associated with the flooding event itself or the building’s preparedness.

Further updates are expected as more information becomes available concerning the impact of the severe flooding on New Richland and its residents, particularly those in assisted living facilities.



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