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Minnesota State Patrol has a new role fighting grass fires from the air

Last week was the first time one of the State Patrol helicopters was used to help battle a fire. KARE 11 news reports the State Patrol recently purchased a "bambi bucket" that can pick up and dump 150 gallons of water.
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Last week was the first time one of the State Patrol helicopters was used to help battle a fire. KARE 11 news reports the State Patrol recently purchased a "bambi bucket" that can pick up and dump 150 gallons of water.

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