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Roadways begin to reopen in flood-ravaged St. Louis area

Roadways begin to reopen in flood-ravaged St. Louis area

Water from a rare, record-setting winter flood was receding, offering hope for flood-weary residents that the worst of this sudden catastrophe was behind them.
by The Associated Press

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Fire erupts at 63-story building in Dubai

Fire erupts at 63-story building in Dubai

A hotel in downtown Dubai erupted in flames on Thursday evening, just a couple of hours before the city was due to celebrate New Year's Eve with a massive firework's display.

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Family of 4 identified as victims in Aitkin County crash

Authorities have identified four people who were killed in an icy highway crash in northeastern Minnesota this weekend as a family of four.
by Matt Sepic

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4 people killed in crash on icy Minnesota highway

The State Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 65 south of Highway 18 around 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Boy hit by car in Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights police say the boy was hit shortly after 8 p.m. while trying to cross Concord Boulevard.

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Pedestrian killed by train in Coon Rapids

A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway spokesperson said the pedestrian was walking on the tracks at about noon Sunday when they were struck by an eastbound train.
by Peter Cox

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More delays will keep West River Parkway closed until fall, at least

More delays will keep West River Parkway closed until fall, at least

Cliff Swenson, design and construction director at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, said the site is very steep and and the flow of groundwater at the top has slowed the construction.
by Tom Crann

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Minnesota fire deaths jump from last year

Minnesota fire deaths jump from last year

Fifty-one people have died in fires in 2015 compared to 43 this time last year, and some of the most dangerous weeks for residential blazes lie just ahead.
by MPR News Staff

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