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Rising Minnesota River threatens homes, businesses near Shakopee
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The rising Minnesota River is causing headaches for people who live, work and play in Scott County. Water is pouring over the river's banks onto streets, and playgrounds. It's also threatening some homes and businesses. Officials are taking precautions in the area between Savage and down towards Shakopee.Flood waters are beginning to back up nearby Eagle Creek, and crews are setting up sandbags to keep the water from overtaking a Highway 101 frontage road.They will pump water away from the businesses, and water that comes from the Minnesota River will actually sit across the Highway 13 corridor.Officials say...
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