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Walhalla, N.D. (AP) Sinkholes have developed in Pembina Gorge along the route where crews drilled to bury a pipeline, and some of the holes have swallowed pine trees. A state forester says a restoration plan for the area is in the works.

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (AP) The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Wild Rice River because of heavy rains since yesterday afternoon. It also issued flood warnings for small streams in Cass and Richland counties.

Fargo, N.D. (AP) Corrections officials say lightning struck a light pole outside Fargo's Cass County Jail and temporarily knocked out some electronic systems at the jail. The cost for repairs is an estimated $35,000.

Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The commander of the North Dakota National Guard says about 50 soldiers with an aviation unit have been ordered to mobilize for duty in Iraq in October. Their mission is expected to involve transporting service members and equipment.

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