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Five Things You Should Know Today: June 18

The hunt for the Summerfest medallion begins today.

Posted Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm CT|Updated Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm CT

1. The National Weather Service says we have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly before 1 p.m. We'll see a high near 84.

2. The hunt is on for the . Clues will be revealed today at 8 a.m.

3. The War of 1812 began on this day in 1812.

4. Happy birthday, Paul McCartney. The Beatles singer turns 70 today.

5. County State Aid Highway 24 will be closed between Highway 36 and County Road 14 from Monday, June 18, through Saturday, June 23.

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