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Authorities Seeking Suspect In North Branch Arson

NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (WCCO) – Authorities are looking for help in finding the person or people responsible for setting fire to a veterinary hospital in North Branch on Sunday.

Police said five dogs and one cat had to be rescued from the hospital after a fire at about 3:29 a.m. Sunday. They were rescued without injury. The State Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene and confirmed the fire was set intentionally.

Authorities are offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call North Branch Police at (651) 674-8848 or the Arson Hotline at (800) 723-2020.

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