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Disasters

2 Michigan firefighters killed in I-35W crash

Alan Swartz, 25, and James Shelifoe, 23, were part of the Beartown firefighting crew from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The crew was headed to fight the Box Canyon wildfire in Utah.
by The Associated Press

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2 Michigan firefighters killed in Minnesota crash

Authorities say the accident happened when the truck hit a median and rolled. Seven others in the truck were injured.
by Associated Press

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Food world rallies for quake-hit Amatrice, home of famous pasta dish

Food world rallies for quake-hit Amatrice, home of famous pasta dish

In Italy and the U.S., restaurants are pledging to use sales of Amatrice's signature dish, spaghetti all' amatriciana, to raise funds for the Italian town devastated by Wednesday's earthquake.
by Jeremy Cherfas

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As Iowans clean up devastating flood, costs rising quickly

As Iowans clean up devastating flood, costs rising quickly

Homes flooded across northeast Iowa following heavy rain earlier this week. One person was killed in a flash flood, and cleanup costs are adding up fast.
by Mark Steil

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An update on flooding in northeast Iowa

An update on flooding in northeast Iowa

Gary Rustad, Decorah's mayor pro tempore, gives an update on the substantial flood damage and the evacuation of residents.
by MPR News Staff

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Great Lakes waters take a savage toll of swimmers

Great Lakes waters take a savage toll of swimmers

High winds and dangerous rip currents make swimming in the Great Lakes unpredictable, and sometimes deadly -- most beaches have no lifeguards, and hundreds drown in the lakes each year.
by Elizabeth Miller

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Italy earthquake kills at least 159, reduces towns to rubble

Italy earthquake kills at least 159, reduces towns to rubble

Rescue crews using bulldozers and their bare hands raced to dig out survivors from a strong earthquake that reduced three central Italian towns to rubble Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Flooding in Louisiana raises questions about timing, urgency of warnings

Flooding in Louisiana raises questions about timing, urgency of warnings

More than a dozen people have died and tens of thousands of homes have been damaged by floodwaters. Local authorities and residents wonder if something more could have been done to lessen the toll.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Louisiana takes stock of damage after devastating flooding

Louisiana takes stock of damage after devastating flooding

The state is entering recovery mode after the flooding killed 13 people and damaged at least 60,000 homes across 20 parishes. It's expected to take months and the governor says the state needs help.

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I-94 in Minneapolis reopened following gas leak

I-94 in Minneapolis reopened following gas leak

Authorities shut down Interstate 94 in Minneapolis at the Lowry Tunnel this afternoon following reports of a ruptured gas line. The Minneapolis Fire Department says the gas is now off and the highway and surrounding streets have reopened.
by MPR News Staff

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