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8-year-old struck, killed while biking in Albert Lea

Sophie Stultz died Saturday at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea where she was taken after she was hit by an SUV while biking.
by The Associated Press

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Investigators: Cockpit voice recorder memory intact from EgyptAir crash

Investigators: Cockpit voice recorder memory intact from EgyptAir crash

So far, investigators have not been able to determine what caused EgyptAir Flight 804 to go down over the Mediterranean. They're hoping the voice recordings could help clear up the mystery.

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Small plane makes emergency landing on I-35 in Chisago Co.

The Minnesota State Patrol said the emergency landing happened while the road was open and traffic was moving.
by Peter Cox

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Bangladesh army: 20 hostages killed, 13 rescued in Dhaka attack

Bangladesh army: 20 hostages killed, 13 rescued in Dhaka attack

Foreigners and locals were killed among the dozens held in a café by armed gunmen, before police moved in to end the 10-hour standoff. Police killed six gunmen in the siege on Saturday morning.
by Emma Bowman

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2 missing boys found in Willmar, pronounced dead

Authorities say the two boys were found in shallow water near the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds. Police say there's no indication of foul play.
by The Associated Press

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Boy, 9, dies after being pulled from Shorewood pool

The boy was attending a pool party with about a dozen people attending in Shorewood when he was found unresponsive in the pool Sunday. Parents were present at the time.
by The Associated Press

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Turkish officials blame ISIS for Istanbul airport attack that killed dozens

Turkish officials blame ISIS for Istanbul airport attack that killed dozens

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim confirmed details about the attack, saying it was carried out by three suicide bombers who opened fire before detonating their explosives.

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Teen struck, killed in Forest Lake

The 18-year-old, who was leaving summer school classes, was crossing Highway 97 at an intersection near Century Junior High School when she was hit by an SUV.
by The Associated Press

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5,000 first responders trained for oil train derailment

5,000 first responders trained for oil train derailment

The trainings started two years ago in response to concerns that more crude oil was being shipped on rail from the Bakken fields in North Dakota and Montana.
by Jon Collins

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