Heavy rain, high wind from storm lash western Wisconsin
The worst damage occurred around Turtle Lake, Wis. No injuries were reported, but trees were downed and roofs were shredded. The St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake complex was evacuated, according to witnesses and the Barron County sheriff.
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Star Tribune reporter takes to the sky in a Blue Angels jet
Reporter Pam Louwagie got to see what it's like to perform some Blue Angels aerial stunts with pilot Lt. Cary Rickoff.
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