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Coast Guard partially reopens Mississippi River

Coast Guard partially reopens Mississippi River

Authorities reopened the Mississippi River to some boat traffic Wednesday, hours after freeing a barge that ran aground in dangerously low waters caused by an extensive drought.

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Corps: Low Miss. River levels to persist into fall

Corps: Low Miss. River levels to persist into fall

Low water levels that are restricting shipping traffic, forcing harbor closures and causing barges to run aground on the economically vital Mississippi River are expected to continue into October.

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Cellphone tower near BWCA will be allowed

Cellphone tower near BWCA will be allowed

A 450-foot cellphone tower with flashing lights that would be seen from parts of the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness will be allowed to go forward, after the Supreme Court denied a request to hear the case.

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Big cat attacks horse near Aitkin

Big cat attacks horse near Aitkin

A horse owner whose 900-pound mare was attacked by a mountain lion or cougar wants other animal owners in Aitkin County to be on the lookout for the big cats.

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CapX2020 power line foes file lawsuit

The lawsuit filed in Dane County claims the high-voltage line was approved using outdated forecasts for electrical demand.

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