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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released from Belmarsh prison in the UK after striking a plea deal with the US. He is expected to return to Australia soon
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The breach washed away an electrical substation below the dam, cutting power to hundreds of homes. Fortunately, Xcel Energy restored power overnight.
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Rising river levels forced the Minnesota Department of Transportation to close parts of U.S. Highway 169. The highway is closed between Mankato and St. Peter, and also between St. Peter and Le Sueur, with traffic being detoured onto smaller roads.
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Both Minnesota River bridges at St. Peter are closed due to flooding. Additionally, some on- and off-ramps along Highway 169 in North Mankato are also shut.
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Heavy rains and flooding have affected several state parks in Minnesota. Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park halted underground tours due to flooding and will suspend these tours for at least three weeks.
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Cave tours are on hold due to flooding, but the pedestrian bridge to historic Forestville and the Big Spring trail are open.
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Bison and prairie tours are canceled this weekend. Park staff will reassess water levels on Wednesday to decide if tours can resume next weekend.
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The bison drive, Minneopa Falls area, and several trails are closed due to flooding.
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There are washouts and damage on the Gitchi Gami and North Shore state trails in northeast Minnesota. The Minnesota Valley State Trail is significantly flooded, and the DNR urges caution on state water trails due to high currents and floating debris.