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How a 1968 disaster in a coal mine changed the industry

How a 1968 disaster in a coal mine changed the industry

A mine disaster 50 years ago in West Virginia helped shape a new regulatory framework for the health and safety of coal miners. Surviving family members are still looking for justice.
by Molly Born

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Explosion destroys house in St. Paul

Explosion destroys house in St. Paul

At least two people were injured Friday morning when a house exploded in St. Paul, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking buildings for miles around.
by Brian Bakst and Andrew Krueger

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Plan, prepare: Bracing for a Minnesota wildfire

Plan, prepare: Bracing for a Minnesota wildfire

While Minnesota wildfires haven't matched the extremity of the blazes Californians now see on a regular basis, parts of the state are vulnerable.
by Cathy Wurzer and Cody Nelson

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Ice rescue prompts angler safety warning

Ice rescue prompts angler safety warning

Lakes in northern Minnesota are barely frozen over, and already rescue teams have pulled two anglers off an ice floe on Upper Red Lake.
by John Enger

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Storm clouds on the horizon promise wildfire relief — and stir new fears

Storm clouds on the horizon promise wildfire relief — and stir new fears

Rain is in the forecast for California regions decimated by the Camp and Woolsey fires. That's a boon for firefighters, but it also complicates matters for evacuees and raises the threat of mudslides.
by Colin Dwyer

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Authorities probe death of deer hunter in Aitkin County

Authorities say the 56-year-old man was hunting on family owned land near McGrath when he was struck by a bullet. They believe the shot was intended for a deer.
by The Associated Press

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Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire

Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire

The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire has taken on new urgency as rain in the forecast could complicate those efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines.
by The Associated Press

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Serving time, and fighting California wildfires for $2 a day

Serving time, and fighting California wildfires for $2 a day

For the inmates who volunteer, the state program offers sentence reductions and more comfortable prison accommodations. But some critics have decried the practice as slave labor.
by Lakshmi Singh

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