 Despite pressure from the mayor and his allies to approve the contract, the city council wanted to provide the public an opportunity to voice their thoughts. The council is expected to vote on the police contract on July 18th. I'm Chandra Colvin. Four highways along rivers in southern Minnesota remain closed weeks after heavy rain led to flooding. MnDOT says highways 41 near Chaska, 19 near Henderson, and 93 near LeSueur along the Minnesota River are closed in both directions.