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Train derails near Olivia in SW Minnesota

There were no reports of injuries when a train derailed Saturday in southwestern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Maple Grove squad collides with light-rail train

Metro Transit Police say the squad car was traveling alongside the train, turned right and collided with the train near Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue.
by The Associated Press

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Blue Line light rail train hits trailer of pickup truck on slippery road

No one was hurt in the crash, which took place north of Interstate 494, at the rail crossings at 34th Avenue South and Airport Lane, around 11:20 a.m. The train was traveling northbound. The truck traveled westbound through the intersection.
by Liala Helal

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Woman's body found frozen in St. Paul; police investigate

St. Paul police spokesman Paul Paulos says paramedics were called to the scene where the woman was found outside about 7:30 a.m.. The 58-year-old victim was pronounced dead shortly after. The temperature at the time had dipped to 16 below zero.
by Tim Nelson

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Body found in river believed to be fisherman

Police say a body found in the Minnesota River in Shakopee is believed to be that of a missing fisherman.
by The Associated Press

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Major flooding risk low on Red River

Major flooding risk low on Red River

Forecasters in Grand Forks say the risk for substantial spring flooding is low along the Red River and Devils Lake Basin.
by The Associated Press

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No sign of missing fisherman in Shakopee

Bruce Lindquist says his 37-year-old son, Eric, walked from their townhome Tuesday evening with his auger and fishing gear to his favorite fishing spot along the river in Veterans Memorial Park.
by The Associated Press

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3 dead, 20-plus hurt in I-94 pileup in Indiana

Indiana State Police say the pileup on Interstate 94 Thursday afternoon involved about 15 semitrailers and about 15 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks.
by The Associated Press

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