Minnehaha Creek on alert for high water and flash flooding this weekend, officials say
With up to four inches of rain expected through Saturday, officials said they are on alert for flash flooding along the creek.
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With up to four inches of rain expected through Saturday, officials said they are on alert for flash flooding along the creek.
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