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Longest ship on Lake Superior runs aground in Duluth harbor

Longest ship on Lake Superior runs aground in Duluth harbor

The Paul R. Tregurtha had been departing with a full load of coal when it failed to negotiate the turn toward the Aerial Lift Bridge.
by MPR News Staff

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Nation marks 13th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Nation marks 13th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Little about the annual ceremony at ground zero has changed. But so much around it has, including today's opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
by The Associated Press

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Brainerd's need to boil water puts spotlight on lack of chlorination

Bacteria was found in the city's water supply last week and residents are boiling their water for the fifth consecutive morning.

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Girl struck by train in Anoka

The accident occurred near Highway 47 at about 8:30 p.m.
by Jon Collins

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St. Louis Park drops swimming lessons following drowning

St. Louis Park drops swimming lessons following drowning

St. Louis Park school leaders say they're suspending swimming lessons this year as they reassess swimming programs and safety after a middle school boy drowned earlier this year.
by Laura Yuen

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Former Winona YWCA damaged by fire

Former Winona YWCA damaged by fire

No one was inside the building at the time. The historic structure is home to a popular gymnastics training center.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Dorset restaurant owners mourn fire loss

Of the town's four successful eating establishments, two were set ablaze, likely by a lighting strike.
by John Enger

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