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Distemper outbreak hits raccoons in Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove police tell WCCO they've killed over a dozen raccoons for being a 'concern for public safety.' The animals are believe to have the Distemper virus, which is similar to rabies -- but it can't be spread to humans.
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Cottage Grove police tell WCCO they've killed over a dozen raccoons for being a 'concern for public safety.' The animals are believe to have the Distemper virus, which is similar to rabies -- but it can't be spread to humans.

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