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Traffic deaths pass 200 for 2014 so far

The number of traffic fatalities is still lower than at this time in 2013.
by Jon Collins

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Early morning fire heavily damages a Duluth landmark

Early morning fire heavily damages a Duluth landmark

An early morning fire heavily damaged the historic Oliver Traphagen House, a Duluth landmark. Designed by one of the area's earliest significant architects, the three-story Victorian mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
by Tim Nelson

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3 Minnesota counties remain in limbo over aid for storm damage

3 Minnesota counties remain in limbo over aid for storm damage

Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are still waiting to find out if they'll qualify for federal aid after storms earlier this summer caused widespread flooding.
by Peter Cox

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St. Cloud man drowns in Sauk River

The man had been with friends in a nearby apartment complex before walking into the river and swimming in shallow water.
by The Associated Press

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Dayton asks Obama to speed up help for flood-damaged counties

In a letter to the president, Dayton said FEMA officials have not yet finalized the assessments for Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties and are disputing some of the identified damage. Dayton asked Obama to direct FEMA to recognize and finalize those assessments.
by Tim Pugmire

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1 teen killed, 3 injured in SUV rollover accident

One teenage boy was killed and three others were injured when the SUV they were riding in veered out of control south of Rosemount on Wednesday night. All the victims were current or recent Burnsville High School students.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis South High student who drowned is identified

Minneapolis South High student who drowned is identified

The teen, who was with a group of about seven friends, was swimming out to join his friends on a platform in the lake when he began to show signs of distress.
by Liala Helal and Peter Cox

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Minnesota crews respond to fire at closed mill

The fire at the Verso Paper Corp. mill began Wednesday evening. A plume of smoke could be seen for miles.
by The Associated Press

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