U.S. National Grid Maps Randy Knippel Dakota County.

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Randy KnippelDakota County

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Red River Floods

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Romer Scale

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Exercise

• Find 3309 Dana Dr., Burnsville, MN– 745 564

Exercise

• Brush fire in Neill Park along path– Where is the nearest fire hydrant?– 755 560

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