ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul because of rising rivers.

Water levels are rising on the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers, which surround the park.

The DNR says the park will remain closed until further notice.

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