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The State Street bridge, which was closed for repairs from Dec. 4 to April 1, has delayed its opening until the week of April 15.

The seemingly endless rain and snow showers will continue off and on through Thursday morning.

Local anglers fished for steelhead trout Monday afternoon.

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

By GABRIEL HATHAWAY

FOUNTAIN, Minn.-Nonprofit organization Friends of the Root River have been working to show the community the importance of keeping the natural environment in Southeastern Minnesota safe.

A judge in Racine County has upheld Wisconsins system of financing flood-control efforts, ruling that Union Grove must share in the cost of maintaining the Root River.

9-mile long Powerline Trail would link West Allis, Greenfield, Milwaukee and St. Francis.

Like rainbow sprinkles on a cold scoop of vanilla, Minnesota’s small towns are both abundant and delightful. From well-known small towns like Ely, Pipestone and Nisswa, to the truly tiny towns highlighted below, there’s nothing quite like exploring a small Minnesota town with family, friends or even solo.

Like rainbow sprinkles on a cold scoop of vanilla, Minnesota’s small towns are both abundant and delightful. From well-known small towns like Ely, Pipestone and Nisswa, to the truly tiny towns highlighted below, there’s nothing quite like exploring a small Minnesota town with family, friends or even solo.