Disasters

October 29, 2015 6:42 AM

Hunter accidentally shoots himself in NE Minnesota

Authorities say the man saw a grouse and loaded his shotgun while getting out of his vehicle. The hunter slipped on the wet road and the shotgun discharged into his leg.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2015 6:38 AM

Man struck, killed getting mail near New Prague

Authorities say it was dark and rainy at the time, but distracted driving also may have been a factor.

by The Associated Press

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October 27, 2015 6:05 AM

After earthquake in Afghanistan, a complicated rescue mission

More than 300 people are dead in Afghanistan and Pakistan the day after the quake hit the Hindu Kush mountains. Remote landscapes prone to landslides and home to militants are making relief difficult.

by Dana Farrington

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October 26, 2015 4:26 PM

Authorities: Cooking likely caused fire that killed 3 in S. St. Paul

An accidental house fire that killed two young boys and their father two weeks ago was likely caused by cooking in an attached garage, fire investigators said Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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October 26, 2015 7:06 AM

Afghan earthquake rocks Asia, hundreds dead

A strong earthquake in northern Afghanistan shook buildings from Kabul to Delhi, cut power and communications in some areas and caused more than 260 deaths, mainly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

by The Associated Press

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October 23, 2015 11:53 AM

2 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Isanti County

The Minnesota State Patrol says a Ford sedan was headed south on Highway 65 and veered into the northbound lanes, hitting a Pontiac Bonneville head on about 11 p.m. Thursday. A third car rear-ended the Bonneville.

by The Associated Press