Disasters

February 13, 2017 11:03 AM

Drivers see higher premiums after not-at-fault crashes

Most drivers don't expect to be hit with a rate hike on their auto insurance after a car accident that wasn't their fault. But a consumer group says it happens and often. And it's a problem.

by Associated Press

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February 13, 2017 6:30 AM

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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February 13, 2017 6:04 AM

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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February 12, 2017 7:56 PM

Water running again in Blaine after 2nd outage this year, schools closed Monday

Water pumps are running in Blaine, and the city reports it's working to restore full water pressure to homes and businesses.

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February 12, 2017 7:33 AM

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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February 10, 2017 1:10 PM

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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February 7, 2017 6:19 AM

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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February 6, 2017 7:35 AM

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