<p>Fortunately, power’s already back on in those low lying areas of Northfield that were affected and only one bridge remains closed. This was apparently the highest level ever reached by the Cannon River, 1.5 feet above the level estimated for a 100 year flood. Overall, I’d say the town was lucky.</p>
<p>Carleton’s low lying areas (i.e. the athletic complex et al) are still drying out and some athletic events were moved off campus. In a Saturday video of President Poskanzer on the Bald Spot you were hard pressed to notice it had been raining at all. </p>
<p>This photo (a Carl photo if ever I’ve seen one) leaves little question that something was amiss:</p>
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<p>If nothing else, at least the storm cleared out a few invasive specimens that local fishermen will be happy to see gone. :)</p>
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