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Five Things You Should Know Today: July 27

Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding possible today.

  1. A flash flood watch is in effect until 10 a.m. today, and severe thunderstorms are possible. There’s an 80 percent chance of precipitation today, and the high will be near 85, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
  2. Plans to link Oakdale and Lake Elmo trails to planned amenities on the west side of the Lake Elmo Park Reserve will be discussed at an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Lake Elmo City Hall. There will be no formal presentation, so residents can stop by anytime.
  3. Today is the rain date for a classic car show at . Stop by between 1 and 3 p.m. to see some great, old cars and get a hot dog.
  4. The Bunny Clogs play from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Woodbury Lakes shopping center as part of the mall’s kids concert series.
  5. Residents can drop off old American flags to be properly disposed of at during regular business hours, according to the city’s Facebook page. The flags go to the local American Legion post.
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