Disasters

August 6, 2015 9:48 AM

Firefighters rescue man who fell down river embankment

Authorities say the man was walking along the river on top of the embankment near the University of Minnesota when he fell 50 to 75 feet Thursday morning.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2015 1:17 PM

Experts confirm wing fragment is from Malaysian Airlines Flight 370

The fragment washed ashore on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean and was taken to France for investigation.

by Lucy Perkins

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August 5, 2015 11:08 AM

Controlled burns may hold the key to manageable wildfire seasons

The big wildfires in California are just the latest in a series of fires that have spread around North America this year. MPR News' Kerri Miller examines the science behind forest fires.

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August 5, 2015 7:10 AM

Chisago Co. man drowns in St. Croix River

Rico Marice Davis was with friends in an area of the river a few miles northwest of Nevers Dam when he started having trouble staying above water.

by Jon Collins

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August 3, 2015 8:35 PM

Report: 2 dead, 15 hurt in New Hampshire tent collapse

Authorities say a circus tent collapsed when a severe storm raked a New Hampshire fairground, killing two people and injuring 15 others.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2015 11:59 AM

Gas leak leads to evacuation in Hiawatha neighborhood

The leak, which occurred shortly before 11 a.m., was under control in about 20 minutes, according to an official.

by Jon Collins

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August 2, 2015 8:59 AM

Malaysia seeks help in finding more possible MH370 debris

Newest debris doesn't belong to plane, but Malaysian officials will ask nearby territories to keep an eye out for more.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2015 8:41 AM

MH370 update: Recovered jet section arrives at French lab for testing

After the large piece of debris was discovered on the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean this week, Malaysia Airlines said it "is almost certainly part of a Boeing 777."

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July 30, 2015 9:05 AM

Debris in Indian Ocean may have come from vanished plane

A source tells NPR a piece of wing found on an island appears to be from a large passenger plane. Other media say sources link it to a Boeing 777 like the Malaysian jet that disappeared last year.

by Russell Lewis