A Tragedy in Minneapolis

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Vehicles that did not plunge into the water were stuck on the cliff-like edges of the broken roadway. Authorities believed many travelers were on their way to a Minnesota Twins game nearby. After coordinating with safety workers, team officials decided to carry on with the baseball game so that fans' vehicles would not hamper rescue efforts.

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