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Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities have identified the two crew members who died and a third who was injured Friday when a medical helicopter crashed at the Brainerd airport.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream

U.S. Highway 52 reopens near Pine Island; major flooding reported downstream

U.S. Highway 52 near Pine Island reopened Saturday morning after being closed by flood waters for much of the previous day. Meanwhile downstream, the Zumbro River reached major flood stage at Zumbro Falls.
by Andrew Krueger

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Nurse, pilot killed in medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Nurse, pilot killed in medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

North Memorial Health says no patients were on board when the crash happened about 1 a.m. Friday. The injured crew member was taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. The crew member is reported to be in serious but stable condition.
by Matt Sepic, Kirsti Marohn and Nina Moini

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Police: 4 shot, 2 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto

Police: 4 shot, 2 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto

Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of fans. A million or more fans earlier packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding.
by Associated Press

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Notre Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating April fire

Notre Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating April fire

The archbishop wore a hard-hat helmet, burnt wood debris was still visible and only about 30 people were let inside, but Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday held its first Mass since the devastating April 15 fire that ravaged its roof and toppled its masterpiece spire.
by Associated Press

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Trump approves disaster declaration for Minnesota

Trump approves disaster declaration for Minnesota

President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for spring storms and flooding that caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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