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Night rescues ready to take flight in Minnesota

The Minnesota Air Rescue Team can now perform hoist rescues at night using Trooper 7, the State Patrol’s new Bell 429 helicopter — a major step forward in helping people stranded or injured in remote areas after dark.

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