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

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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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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Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

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

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Construction crane falls from Seattle roof, killing 4

Construction crane falls from Seattle roof, killing 4

A construction crane fell from the roof of a Seattle building Saturday afternoon, killing four people and injuring four others.
by James Doubek

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Chemical Safety Board calls on EPA to update hydrofluoric acid study in wake of Husky Fires

Chemical Safety Board calls on EPA to update hydrofluoric acid study in wake of Husky Fires

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revisit a 1993 study on hydrofluoric acid in the wake of an explosion and series of fires at the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior last year.

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Attorney: Boy hurt in MOA attack has 'important week' ahead

Attorney: Boy hurt in MOA attack has 'important week' ahead

Steve Tillitt refused to characterize statement by a family minister that the child thrown from a mall balcony had "zero brain damage."
by Tim Nelson

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OSHA to investigate conservation officer's death

OSHA to investigate conservation officer's death

The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration will review safety and health practices, conduct interviews and take photos and video to determine any hazardous conditions that may have caused or contributed to the accident.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Two earthquakes shake the Philippines; at least 16 dead

Two earthquakes shake the Philippines; at least 16 dead

Rescuers continue to search for survivors of Monday's quake, which trapped people in a collapsed supermarket in Pampanga province and caused panicked office workers to flee buildings in Manila.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Paris Easter Mass honors firefighters who saved Notre Dame

Paris Easter Mass honors firefighters who saved Notre Dame

The archbishop of Paris and Catholics from around France and the world honored the firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral, praying Sunday at a special Easter Mass for a swift reconstruction of the beloved monument.
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