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Disasters

Truth, Politics and Power: The Politics of Disaster

Truth, Politics and Power: The Politics of Disaster

An enormous flood in 1927 shaped national politics and changed the way Americans think about the size and role of government. Neal Conan explores the role of the Army Corps of Engineers, the national flood insurance program, and the secret history of FEMA.
by MPR News Staff

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Biloxi faces flooding as Nate makes second landfall on Gulf Coast

Biloxi faces flooding as Nate makes second landfall on Gulf Coast

Hurricane Nate, now a tropical storm, made its second landfall near Biloxi, Miss., early Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Videos show flooded streets and garages.
by Vanessa Romo

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Fire near downtown Minneapolis leaves 1 dead, 30 displaced

Assistant chief Bryan Tyner said crews found people hanging out of windows and a few people had jumped from second and third story windows.
by Peter Cox

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Maria could cost Medtronic $250 million

Hurricane Maria's devastation of Puerto Rico will cost Medtronic $250 million because of damage to key manufacturing operations on the island.
by Martin Moylan

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For traumatized children, an offer of help from Sesame Street

For traumatized children, an offer of help from Sesame Street

Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Man dies in fall from co-op elevator platform

Authorities say the 21-year-old man fell about 150 feet from a platform at the Wheaton Dumont co-op elevator in the Wilkin County community of Tenney Thursday afternoon.
by The Associated Press

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At a concert, find the exits; then enjoy yourself

At a concert, find the exits; then enjoy yourself

Experts say there are some steps you can take to make yourself safer when bad things happen.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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What happens if you accidentally take someone else's life?

In a recent issue of The New Yorker, Alice Gregory wrote a compelling piece about the lifelong pain that comes with accidentally killing someone.
by Tom Weber

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Minn., N.D. governors announce group to help resolve flood control dispute

Minn., N.D. governors announce group to help resolve flood control dispute

The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota announced that they are forming a task force in the hopes of getting a flood control project for the Fargo-Moorhead area back on track.
by Brian Bakst

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1 dead after small plane crashes near Hwy. 212 in Eden Prairie

1 dead after small plane crashes near Hwy. 212 in Eden Prairie

The experimental aircraft crashed Wednesday morning shortly after taking off from Flying Cloud Airport. The pilot, who'd reported a fire on board just after 11 a.m., is dead, police say.
by Tim Nelson

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