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Local Lake Levels Rising

Lakes Rising Because of Summer Rain

DULUTH, Minn.-Due to some heavy rains this summer, the depth of Lake Superior is on a whole new level. The lake was about 600 feet above sea level in September and that’s the highest it’s been since 1997. Surrounding lakes and rivers in the area are also affected as they also rose because of all the summer rain. Local experts…