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Ft. Snelling Reopens To Public Following Spring Flooding Closure

The park has been closed since April 21.

Some parts of the park could still be closed, including Pike and Picnic islands.
Some parts of the park could still be closed, including Pike and Picnic islands. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ft. Snelling State Park reopened to the public on Monday after temporarily closing due to spring flooding.

The park has been closed since April 21. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources made the call for safety concerns because of the rising waters in the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers that touch the park.

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