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Over 20 stranded anglers rescued from floating ice on Lake Mille Lacs

Emergency crews had to rescue more than 20 people who found themselves trapped on an ice sheet about a half mile off the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Kare 11 says no one was hurt. It's not clear what caused the ice to break off.
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Emergency crews had to rescue more than 20 people who found themselves trapped on an ice sheet about a half mile off the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Kare 11 says no one was hurt. It's not clear what caused the ice to break off.

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