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Officials urge flood victims to test wells

Officials urge flood victims to test wells

The Minnesota Department of Health is urging private well owners affected by flooding in the northeastern region to have their water tested.

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High school grad missing in Lake Minnetonka

Family members say Kennedy Maddox, 20, was celebrating his high school graduation when he disappeared.

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Flooded roads in ruin, repairs could take years

Flooded roads in ruin, repairs could take years

From its landmark harbor to the rail lines that stitch across its hills, Duluth is a town built for transportation.
by Tim Nelson

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Q&A: Homeowners should weigh factors when considering flood insurance

Q&A: Homeowners should weigh factors when considering flood insurance

Only 111 Duluth households had flood insurance policies when the area was hit by heavy rains and flooding last week, according to the National Flood Insurance Program.
by Tom Crann

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In flooded Barnum, a community pulls together

In flooded Barnum, a community pulls together

Residents in Barnum -- and all over rural Carlton County -- are a study in self reliance. They are helping themselves, and getting help from surprising places.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Some Duluthians wait as road access is restored

Some Duluthians wait as road access is restored

Residents on a quarter-mile stretch of Duluth's Skyline Parkway are hoping their homes will be accessible by road again as soon as Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson

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Extent of flood damage to private property still unknown

Extent of flood damage to private property still unknown

Duluth officials said today they are transitioning from assessment to repair mode in the wake of last week's catastrophic flooding.
by Dan Kraker

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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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Mississippi above flood stage near Aitkin

Flood waters are still rising near Aitkin, where the Mississippi River is expected to remain above the flooding stage until Tuesday.

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