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Iranian cyclist dies after crash in Paralympics road race

Iranian cyclist dies after crash in Paralympics road race

"This is truly heart-breaking news, and the thoughts and condolences of the whole Paralympic Movement are with Bahman's family, friends, and teammates, as well as the whole of the National Paralympic Committee of Iran," IPC President Philip Craven said in a statement.
by Associated Press

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3 people hurt when medical helicopter crashes near Alex

A North Memorial Medical Center helicopter went down about 2 a.m. Saturday on the east side of Lake Winona, near the Alexandria airport.
by Associated Press

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Safety recommendations unfulfilled 7 years after 'Miracle on the Hudson'

Safety recommendations unfulfilled 7 years after 'Miracle on the Hudson'

Of the 35 recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board in response to the incident, only six have been successfully completed, according to an AP review of board records.
by Joan Lowy

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9 dead in Memphis house fire, 1 child fighting for life

Fire crews found four adults and three children dead in the home. Two other children died after being taken in extremely critical condition to a children's hospital.
by Associated Press

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Weak tornado damages National Guard's Camp Ripley

If the tornado had touched down two days later, four times as many soldiers would have been in the path of the storm.
by John Enger

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Fire destroys historic buildings in downtown Melrose

At least three of the oldest buildings on the city's main street are a total loss, Mayor Joe Finken said.
by Jon Collins

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Three back-to-back summer storms up disaster aid request in Crow Wing

Three back-to-back summer storms up disaster aid request in Crow Wing

The tourist season opened with a hail storm that dropped baseball-sized chunks of ice. Soon after, more rain. Then, high winds ripped through the area.
by John Enger

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Pedestrian struck, killed in Becker County

Authorities say a person walking along a highway in northern Minnesota has been struck and killed.
by Associated Press

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Explosion rocks SpaceX launch site in Florida during test

Explosion rocks SpaceX launch site in Florida during test

NASA says SpaceX was conducting a test firing of its unmanned rocket when the blast occurred. The test, considered routine, was in advance of a planned Saturday launch.
by The Associated Press

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More landslides possible in Twin Cities

More landslides possible in Twin Cities

The potential for landslides in our region has not been studied thoroughly. One University of Minnesota geology professor thinks that needs to change.

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