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MN Lawmakers Send Flood Aid Package to Dayton

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:43:48 +0000

The Minnesota Legislature has sent a $167.5 million flood aid package to Gov. Mark Dayton, who pressed for the money to rebuild washed-out roads, repair flooded basements and restore ravaged state parks after severe floods and storms.

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8-Year-Old Recounts Ride Through Flooded Culvert

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:37:59 +0000

An 8-year-old boy who was sucked into a culvert during record-setting rain in Duluth says his six-block ride through the storm sewer felt like 100 miles.

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Polar Bear, Seals Moved to St. Paul Zoo

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:40:23 +0000

The polar bear and seals that escaped their exhibits at the flooded Lake Superior Zoo are being moved to a St. Paul zoo. Animal care director Peter Pruett, in Duluth, says the move to Como Park Zoo is precautionary and in the best interest of the animals.

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Duluth Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:41:06 +0000

Duluth Mayor Don Ness has declared a state of emergency because of serious flooding in his northeastern Minnesota city.

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Several Animals at Duluth Zoo Killed by Floods [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:40:57 +0000

The Lake Superior Zoo says it has lost several animals in the damaging flood waters. A zoo spokeswoman says a "beloved" donkey named Ashley died as well as sheep and goats in the zoo's barnyard area.

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Flooding in NE Minnesota Causes Evacuations, Closures

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:22:43 +0000

Major flooding in northeastern Minnesota has closed roads, Duluth city hall and a university campus and has authorities recommending emergency travel only.

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