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St. Paul Fire Rescues 3 Teens From Smokestacks; 1 Hospitalized

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The St. Paul Fire Department rescued three teenagers from smokestacks along the Mississippi River Wednesday afternoon.

The department was called to 965 Mississippi River Boulevard around 2:20 p.m.

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The St. Paul Police Department arrived first, but was unable to reach the teens. Police said one of the teens fell and was injured.

The fire department said all three were rescued and one was hospitalized.

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