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Authorities: 9 killed, 3 injured in South Dakota plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said 12 people were aboard the Pilatus PC-12 when it crashed about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, shortly after taking off from Chamberlain, about 140 miles west of Sioux Falls.
by The Associated Press

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Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire

Community leaders have formed a committee to plan how to best help people affected by Wednesday’s fatal fire in a Minneapolis high-rise apartment building. Meanwhile, a state legislator is calling for improved fire safety measures in older buildings.
by Martin Moylan

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Second fire destroys sacred scrolls damaged in Duluth synagogue fire

Second fire destroys sacred scrolls damaged in Duluth synagogue fire

Handwritten sacred scrolls that had been badly damaged in a fire that destroyed the 120-year-old Adas Israel Congregation’s synagogue in Duluth in September were destroyed by another fire this week.
by Dan Kraker

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Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.
by The Associated Press

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Two dead after house fire in Spring Lake Park

Two people are dead after a house fire on Saturday night in the northern Twin Cities suburb of Spring Lake Park.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Mark's Square reopens in Venice, but water remains high

St. Mark's Square reopens in Venice, but water remains high

Tourists and residents were allowed back into St. Mark’s Square in Venice on Saturday, a day after it was closed due to exceptionally high tidal waters that swept through most of the lagoon city’s already devastated center.
by The Associated Press

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In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

Southern Minnesota has seen tornadoes, flooding and severe winter storms in the past couple years — and an event taking place Tuesday night aims to get residents better prepared for the next emergency.
by Andrew Krueger

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Ceremony, beacon lighting honor Edmund Fitzgerald on 44th anniversary of shipwreck

Ceremony, beacon lighting honor Edmund Fitzgerald on 44th anniversary of shipwreck

Sunday marked the 44th anniversary of the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior storm, with the loss of all 29 men aboard. A memorial ceremony and beacon lighting was held at Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota’s North Shore.
by Andrew Krueger

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The Camp Fire destroyed 11,000 homes. A year later, only 11 have been rebuilt

The Camp Fire destroyed 11,000 homes. A year later, only 11 have been rebuilt

A year after the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history devastated Paradise, the state grapples with tough questions about how to rebuild in the era of worsening wildfires.
by Kirk Siegler

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