Straight River Daze

24 hours of nonstop rain this week has led to the worst flooding my hometown has ever seen.  Here is a collection of pictures and stories I've gathered....

Pictures From Around O'Town

Photos by Eric Marshall: Saturday 9.24.10

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Owatonna Wasn't the Only City Hit

Slideshow of Southern Minnesota Floods, WCCO Website: Saturday 9.25.10

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Article in the National Section

Dayton Daily News: Saturday 9.25.10

My Aunt and Uncle's Business

Picture by Maggie Hartle: Friday 9.24.10

The Land of 10,000 Lakes and Counting

Picture by Kathy Bendorf: Friday 9.24.10

{What Remains of a Field on the Way Home From Town}

Ariel and Ground Footage

Posted on the Owatonna People's Press Website: Friday 9.24.10

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Ground Pictures

Pictures Posted by Michael Connor: Saturday 9.25.10

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Picture Slideshow

Posted by Scott Wiuff: Friday 9.24.10

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Owatonna People's Press Article

By Clare Kennedy Posted on the Owatonna People's Press Website: Thursday 9.23.10

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