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Waterfalls roar after week's rain

By RALPH ANSAMI

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Waterfall watchers should enjoy a banner weekend after the 2 to 2.5 inches of rain fell across northern Wisconsin this week rivers are roaring.

The weekly report of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notes river levels have risen throughout the north.

Potato River Falls offers some free waterfall watching, while people willing to pay a state park fee might visit Copper Falls State Park near Mellen.

The numerous waterfalls near Black River Harbor are also a good destination for a drive.

Although the Brule River shot higher, there was still s...