Heavy rain moving across parts of Minnesota

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This view of Northfield, Minnesota, is pretty much the story all around the southern third of the state today (

The flooding comes at a bad time, as if there's ever a good time for floods. But in the spring, the schools are in and the supply of young people with strong backs is inexhaustible. Not so in late June.

has put out the call for people able to help

Northfield has a sign-up form for volunteers 

, although it's not clear yet whether there'll be mobilized against the Cannon River.

Bob Collins

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The flooding comes at a bad time. In the spring, the schools are in and the supply of young people with strong backs is inexhaustible. Not so in late June.

With schools out, it’s a tough time to fight a flood

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