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Published March 26, 2009, 12:00 AM


Minnesota's constitutional officers on Wednesday approved a 30-day extension of a state emergency declaration for seven northwestern Minnesota counties experiencing flooding. The panel includes Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, from left, State Auditor Rebecca Otto, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau and Attorney General Lori Swanson. Scott Wente photo


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