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Northwest Blizzard Wreaks Havoc Across States
A historic Northwest blizzard laced with deep cold swept the region from the Rockies to Lake Michigan, reaching as far as Texas and Louisiana. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois reported temperatures below zero and heavy losses, with Dakota bearing many fatalities. Schoolteachers and pupils suffered many deaths while brave teachers safeguarded their charges. Railroads faced blockades, engines stalled, and crews worked four days to reopen lines from Mitchell to Plankinton. The storm's reach and hardships prompted calls to improve public rail facilities and acknowledge the valley of human sacrifice and heroism among workers and residents alike.
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Dakota
Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Lake Michigan
Louisiana
Texas
Wisconin
Town
Minnesota
Michigan
Nebraska
Illinois
Towa
Brule
Biicvard
AL Ouiula
Suri
Milwaukee Road
Bowa
Milwaukee
Plankinton
Olevon
Kindelan
Frank Woodan
Sal
Werutton
Sanborn
Assiat
Kimball
Mitchell
Chanber Inin
Therese Mitchell
Saahora
Cnis
Raymond
Bronx City Journal
Kaneas
Sioux Falls
Chamberlain
Crow Creek
Sioux City Journal
California
Driska
Lowa
la Bee
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