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Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Four people died in vehicle-train collisions at Minnesota railroad crossings last year, the second lowest number of deaths since 1970, state transportation officials said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth hotel: Guest who drowned went to pool after closing

The Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview says the man was a hotel guest and had gained unauthorized access to the pool. Authorities say alcohol appears to be a contributing factor.
by The Associated Press

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Local officials can now request railroad bridge safety info

Local officials can now request railroad bridge safety info

The Federal Railroad Administration on Friday launched a web-based request form for the safety inquiries. Once a request is filed, the FRA gives the railroad 30 days to provide the report.
by Dan Gunderson

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Police: Minneapolis squad car hits apartment building

Police: Minneapolis squad car hits apartment building

Authorities say two police officers and four people in another vehicle were taken to a hospital after a collision that sent a Minneapolis squad car into an apartment building.
by The Associated Press

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1 dead in south Mpls. house fire

The victim, who has not yet been identified, was the only person inside the residence at the time.
by Mike Moen

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Gas leak closes 35W in Bloomington

Gas leak closes 35W in Bloomington

A natural gas leak closed Interstate 35W in both directions in Bloomington Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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Lone wolf kills off-leash dog in Duluth park

The dog's owner was walking him on a trail he'd hiked for years.
by Dan Kraker

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