One Woman, One Girl Died in Weekend Lake Drownings Across State
Two people have died in apparent drownings in Minnesota over the weekend. A 7-year-old girl is among the victims.
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Minnesota Drownings are Up this Summer
The number of summer drownings in Minnesota is one of the highest statewide in a decade. According to data through July 1 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, at least 25 people have died of nonboating-related drownings, including eight in the seven-county St. Paul metro area.