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Dayton orders in National Guard to battle rapidly growing wildfire near Greenbush

Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering the Minnesota National Guard to help battle the blaze that has burned at least 24,000 acres near Greenbush. Officials say the fire started Wednesday afternoon and has spread rapidly due to brisk winds.
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Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering the Minnesota National Guard to help battle the blaze that has burned at least 24,000 acres near Greenbush. Officials say the fire started Wednesday afternoon and has spread rapidly due to brisk winds.

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