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Freezing rain and high winds brought down more than 2,000 power poles and led sections of interstate highways to close. Estimated storm damages totaled over $11.5 million, according to the governor\u2019s office. The declaration affects all 13 counties Burgum requested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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