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Greater Minnesota

Midwest heatwave may slowly be moving east

Midwest heatwave may slowly be moving east

The National Weather Service reported late Thursday that the record-breaking heat that has baked the nation's midsection for several days was slowly moving into the mid-Atlantic states and Northeast. That forecast followed excessive-heat warnings Thursday for all of Illinois and Indiana, as well as parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan.

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Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

Northwest Minnesota counties experiencing drought

While much of Minnesota is a bit soggy after a great deal of rain, the northwestern part of the state is seeing drought conditions take hold. Some crop damage is already reported and experts say unless widespread rain falls this week, the area could soon be in severe drought.
by Dan Gunderson

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Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park in northeastern Minnesota will remain closed indefinitely because of damage to Highway 210 during recent severe flooding, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
by Dan Kraker

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Dayton submits federal disaster request for floods

Dayton submits federal disaster request for floods

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton sent in a federal disaster request Friday detailing more than $100 million in flood damage to public infrastructure and said he expects to call state lawmakers into special session in late July or early August.

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Marriage amendment divides Hibbing, a socially conservative DFL stronghold

Marriage amendment divides Hibbing, a socially conservative DFL stronghold

The issue of who should be able to marry divides families, churches, towns and political parties. That's evident on the Iron Range, a socially conservative DFL stronghold where both sides hope to win -- and where feelings about the amendment run deep.
by Sasha Aslanian

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After flood, Duluth returning to normal

After flood, Duluth returning to normal

Last week, Duluth was a city in shock. Unprecedented flooding had washed through town, ripping streets to shreds, carrying cars away, and even taking a small boy on a terrifying ride in a culvert. So what's it like in Duluth today? For the most part, life in the city has returned to normal.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Flood damage keeps Jay Cooke park closed

Flood damage keeps Jay Cooke park closed

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says Jay Cooke State Park will remain closed for now due to severe flood damage to Highway 210.

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