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Pedestrian hurt by Green Line train

Pedestrian hurt by Green Line train

A witness told MPR News that the victim was a skateboarder trying to cross the tracks.
by MPR News Staff

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California quake means big damage for Napa Valley wineries

California quake means big damage for Napa Valley wineries

Luckily, a historic magnitude-6.0 earthquake in California over the weekend has not resulted in the loss of any human life. The wine country, however, was deeply affected.

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Lightning strikes start fires in Duluth

Three separate buildings in Duluth were hit by lightning during storms on Sunday night, causing two fires and damage to the structures. The Duluth Fire Department said no one was injured.
by Jon Collins

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Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of California's wine country early Sunday morning, causing injuries, structural damage and power outages. The quake struck about six miles south of Napa and lasted 10 to 20 seconds depending on proximity to the epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the largest to shake the San Francisco Bay Area since the magnitude-6.9 Loma Prieta quake struck in 1989.

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Strong earthquake hits San Francisco Bay area

Strong earthquake hits San Francisco Bay area

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay area at about 3:20 a.m. PT, the U.S. Geological Survey reports, damaging buildings and causing thousands to lose electricity.

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Drifting driver hits 11-year-old boy

Police say an 11-year-old boy has been struck by a vehicle while walking along a street.
by Jon Collins

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Police activity, big backups on I-94, I-394

Officials say road closures in the area are due to police activity but have not elaborated.
by Jon Collins

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I-694 rollover injures 5 in Fridley

I-694 rollover injures 5 in Fridley

The accident happened on the ramp to East River Road at around 4:16 a.m.
by Tim Nelson

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Hennepin, Ramsey Counties eligible for flood aid

Hennepin, Ramsey Counties eligible for flood aid

Gov. Mark Dayton announced Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency added the two counties to the federal disaster declaration, bringing the total to 37 counties and three tribal governments.
by Nancy Lebens

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