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Cyclist struck by car in early morning hours near Mt. Iron, Minnesota.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a car hit a cyclist early Saturday morning. 

Officials say the incident happened just after 6 a.m. near Nicholas Avenue and Enterprise Drive in Mt. Iron, Minnesota. A car was driving east and crossing Nicolas Avenue when it struck the cyclist. 

The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time and suffered what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. An ambulance took them to a local hospital. 

Officials say that bright sunlight hindering the driver's vision could be a possible contributing factor. 

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