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One killed in head-on crash in western Twin Cities suburbs

A Bloomington woman died Friday when her vehicle collided head-on with a semi on U.S. Highway 12 in the western Twin Cities suburbs.
by MPR News Staff

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Three injured in boat crash in northern Minnesota

Three people were injured — one seriously — early Saturday when a boat ran aground on an island on a northern Minnesota lake.
by MPR News Staff

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'Tragedy everywhere': Aid groups scramble against time after Indonesian tsunami

'Tragedy everywhere': Aid groups scramble against time after Indonesian tsunami

Nearly a week since a huge earthquake and tsunami, rescuer and relief workers are fighting to overcome delays and despair in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the death toll has grown to more than 1,500 people.
by Colin Dwyer and Bill Chappell

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Mother, 2 children killed in northwestern Minnesota crash

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office says two vehicles collided north of Thief River Falls Wednesday afternoon. The mother and children were thrown from their vehicle and died at the scene.

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Feds: Husky refinery blast could have been prevented

Feds: Husky refinery blast could have been prevented

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Husky Energy for failing to control the use and release of highly hazardous chemicals.
by Dan Kraker

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Aid trickling in as Indonesia death toll passes 1,400

Aid trickling in as Indonesia death toll passes 1,400

Food, water, fuel and medicine was still slow to reach the hardest-hit areas outside Palu, the largest city heavily damaged in Friday's disaster. Many roads were broken and split by the violent shaking or blocked by debris. Communications remained limited.
by The Associated Press

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This is only a test: Why your cellphone will buzz Wednesday afternoon

This is only a test: Why your cellphone will buzz Wednesday afternoon

Texts stating "Presidential Alert" will be sent to some 225 million U.S. cellphones at 2:18 p.m. ET.

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Gender-reveal party accident leaves border agent bearing guilt for wildfire

Gender-reveal party accident leaves border agent bearing guilt for wildfire

What to expect when you're expecting? Probably not a 47,000-acre blaze. But that's what Dennis Dickey got after he fired at a target meant to explode in blue or pink. Now, he has pleaded guilty.
by Colin Dwyer

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Indonesian tsunami: Death toll hits 1,200; survivors desperate for aid

Indonesian tsunami: Death toll hits 1,200; survivors desperate for aid

Relief agencies are having trouble reaching stricken areas, setting off looting of stores and aid supplies. The death toll from the tsunami and quake could rise further, officials warn
by Bill Chappell

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