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"Flood tourism is a thing": Officials urge people to stay away from rising rivers, adhere to closures

Apr 19, 2023 09:22AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: CBS

By KIRSTEN MITCHELL - CBS Minnesota News - April 18, 2023

Officials urge people to adhere to the warnings and not put themselves in harm's way. The Pine County Sheriff's Office posted a reminder after a driver drove on a flooded road.

Keep in mind, map apps don't always tell you which roads are closed due to flooding. You can see more up to date road conditions on MnDOT's 511 Travel Information page.


To read the full story, visit the CBS Minnesota News site here. 

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