Disasters

July 22, 2015 2:38 PM

Twin Cities construction worker, boy stop pit bull attack

The pair's quick action helped prevent further injury to an elderly man, but they weren't able to save his little dog.

by The Associated Press

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July 21, 2015 4:21 PM

Documents show Red Cross may not know how it spent millions in Haiti

Documents show the Red Cross did not monitor many of the earthquake relief projects it funded, so the agency may not have answers to this week's questions from Congress.

by Laura Sullivan and Justin Elliott, ProPublica

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July 21, 2015 2:27 PM

Target recalls 143K nightlights over fire risk

No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using the nightlights and return them to any Target store for a refund, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

by Martin Moylan

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July 20, 2015 1:25 PM

Grim road: Minnesota traffic deaths leap in 2015

Weekend fatalities pushed Minnesota 2015 road deaths above 200, 21 percent higher than the same time last year. On Monday, officials pleaded with drivers to curb the deadly trend.

by MPR News Staff

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July 20, 2015 10:02 AM

Man who jumped into river rescued by boat near Red Wing

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office said the island where the accident happened is a popular spot for boaters and swimmers.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2015 1:08 PM

Minnesota couple killed in Washington state plane crash identified

The couple was en route from International Falls, Minn., to Orcas Island off the coast of Washington state when their plane crashed.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2015 6:42 PM

Motorists flee as wildfire races across California freeway

A fast-moving wildfire burned several cars Friday as it swept across the main freeway from Southern California to Las Vegas.

by The Associated Press

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July 15, 2015 3:39 PM

Searchers locate wreckage believed to be missing plane

The two occupants were on vacation and took off from International Falls, Minn., but never landed at their destination.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2015 6:45 AM

16 injured in crash involving car, school bus

The State Patrol says that a small car was westbound on Highway 212 near Granite Falls when it crossed the center line and hit an oncoming school bus.

by Tim Nelson