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May 6, 2019 3:21 PM

Twin Cities 4-year-old left in hot car dies; dad charged

An Apple Valley man was arrested after leaving his son in an SUV Saturday in St. Paul, where the child apparently died of hyperthermia. Experts warned of the dangers of leaving children in hot cars.

by Tim Nelson

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May 6, 2019 5:43 AM

Plane was heavy with extra fuel before deadly crash landing

A Russian airliner that took off from Moscow was airborne for just 28 minutes before returning to make an emergency landing while still heavy with unburned fuel, which then ignited after a rough touchdown.

by The Associated Press

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May 5, 2019 3:05 PM

At least 40 dead in Russian plane's fiery emergency landing

At least 40 people died when an Aeroflot airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport Sunday evening, officials said.

by Associated Press

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May 4, 2019 3:15 PM

Bicyclist dies in crash with SUV on Twin Cities highway

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that the crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. along State Highway 36 at Hadley Avenue in Oakdale.

by MPR News Staff

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May 4, 2019 7:15 AM

'Miracle': No deaths or serious injuries after plane slides into Florida river

A charter plane carrying 143 people and traveling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of a runway Friday night, though no critical injuries or deaths were reported, officials said.

by Associated Press

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May 3, 2019 6:22 PM

The Mississippi River has been flooding for 41 days now

The record-breaking flooding is threatening communities and farm land along the upper Mississippi. Davenport, Iowa, is experiencing downtown flooding. The high water is continuing to move downriver.

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May 3, 2019 1:37 PM

Mpls. cops: 2 kids fell accidentally from building; no charges seen

Police continue to investigate but say the two young brothers were being cared for by a "capable adult" and that drugs and alcohol were not a factor in what happened.

by Matt Sepic

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April 30, 2019 4:46 PM

Evacuations start as barrier fails at Davenport, Iowa

Officials have started evacuations of some buildings and cars after a flood barrier break along the Mississippi River sent floodwaters rushing into downtown Davenport, Iowa.

by Associated Press

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April 30, 2019 9:54 AM

Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

This year's spring flood season has been a long one, but water levels weren't quite as dramatic as expected. A series of cold nights slowed down the spring snow thaw, and mitigation efforts over the last few years have made some flood-prone towns across the state better protected than ever.

by John Enger