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Trapped tourists wade out of Kentucky cave

Authorities say all 19 people who were trapped in a Kentucky cave have waded through neck-deep water to get out.
by Associated Press

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Eastbound I-94 reopens in Mpls. after fatal crash involving pedestrian

Three other people died in car crashes in the metro area Tuesday, including one death on the Mendota Bridge in Dakota County and two deaths in a crash on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul.
by Jon Collins

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2 killed in St. Paul crash

St. Paul police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Snelling Avenue just north of Midway Parkway near the fairgrounds.
by Riham Feshir

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3 days on Everest end with at least 3 climbers dead, more missing

3 days on Everest end with at least 3 climbers dead, more missing

Good weather has helped hundreds of people summit Mount Everest since May 11. But since Friday, at least three people died in three days, dashing hopes for a safe season after two years of tragedy.

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Fire deaths on the rise in Minnesota

Fire deaths on the rise in Minnesota

A total of 57 people died in fires last year, state public safety officials said Monday. That's the highest number of fatalities in 13 years.
by The Associated Press

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Madelia finds a path out of the fire

Madelia finds a path out of the fire

A February explosion and fire tore through downtown Madelia, searing the lives of many families. This spring, though, there is new construction, and hope.
by Mark Steil

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Egyptian military says EgyptAir flight 804 debris found off coast

Egyptian military says EgyptAir flight 804 debris found off coast

Authorities had reported that they found wreckage from the plane Thursday, but later retracted those claims. The debris found Friday includes passenger belongings, but not black box recorders.
by Laura Wagner

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