Disasters

December 26, 2014 5:38 AM

A decade after tsunami, Asia's shattered coasts are on the mend

On Dec. 26, 2004, a massive earthquake in the ocean east of the Indonesian island of Sumatra triggered waves that killed 230,000 people in 11 countries.

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December 24, 2014 6:36 AM

2 Wis. men die after being swept into Lake Superior

A 66-year-old man tried to rescue a 40-year-old, but got pulled into Lake Superior himself by a large wave.

by Jon Collins

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December 23, 2014 6:47 AM

1 dead, 1 hurt in Stillwater Township crash

One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon north of Stillwater.

by Peter Cox

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December 21, 2014 2:27 PM

Man dies in Duluth fire

Fire crews went to a 13th-floor apartment, where they found the man inside, but were unable to resuscitate him.

by Peter Cox

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December 18, 2014 1:26 PM

Dayton urges swift action on flood aid package

Minnesota's governor intends to ask legislators to OK a relief package related to last summer's severe flooding because an existing disaster-aid account ran dry this week.

by The Associated Press