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A big rig hauling produce crossed the Interstate 90 median and went down an embankment into a Laurel backyard, barely missing a house and recreational equipment.
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Annual Light Up Downtown is Nov. 20 ↗
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Bricks honoring veterans to be dedicated ↗
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