MPR News Update

MPR News Update for July 21

Good morning! Sunny and hot today, with highs in the 90s. That's bad news for many people in northern and central Minnesota -- severe storms raced through the region overnight, causing widespread damage and knocking out power. The Duluth Fire Department is advising no travel this morning because of downed power lines and blocked streets. | Forecast

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