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As water falls slightly at California dam, next storm looms

As water falls slightly at California dam, next storm looms

The water level dropped Monday behind the nation's tallest dam, reducing the risk of a catastrophic spillway collapse and easing fears that prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.
by The Associated Press

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City officials say Blaine's water safe to drink again

Late Monday night, the city lifted a boil water advisory that had been in effect since Sunday, when residents noticed a big drop in pressure at their taps.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Hamburg airport halts flights, evacuates in bad air scare

All flights were halted for several hours due to the evacuation, but air traffic started running again around 2 p.m., airport spokeswoman Karen Stein said.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota man dies in kitchen fire day before birthday

Minnesota man dies in kitchen fire day before birthday

Austin Fire Chief Jim McCoy says Michael James Langan died in the house fire just outside of Austin on Thursday night. Friday would have been Michael Langan's 59th birthday.
by Associated Press

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NTSB: Safety improved since Casselton train accident, but more work needed

NTSB: Safety improved since Casselton train accident, but more work needed

A new report concluded a manufacturing defect inside the axle of a train car started the accident, which ultimately led to the evacuation of 1,400 people and a national debate about oil train safety.
by Dan Gunderson

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3 people die in 3 home fires in 3 days near Duluth

The latest fire was reported around 1 p.m. Saturday. Early Friday, another fire killed an 87-year-old woman in Hermantown. Another person died in a house fire north of Cloquet on Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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2 pedestrians killed in separate Minnesota incidents

Authorities say a 45-year-old man from Burnsville and a 39-year-old man from Baudette were killed in separate Minnesota incidents.
by Associated Press

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Young boy dies in hospital after St. Paul apartment fire

Tiffany Alexander died in the Wednesday blaze on the city's east side, St. Paul police said, and her son William died the day after.
by Manda Lillie

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'It's a big one': Iowa pipeline leaks nearly 140,000 gallons of diesel

'It's a big one': Iowa pipeline leaks nearly 140,000 gallons of diesel

The leak from an underground pipeline in north-central Iowa was first discovered in a field on Wednesday morning. Crews for the company, Magellan Midstream Partners, are working to clean it up.
by Rebecca Hersher

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