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Boom that shook Brainerd area possibly a meteor

Residents in the Brainerd lakes area reported seeing flashes of light streaking across the sky and hearing a boom that rattled homes and buildings, and meteorologists say the reports are consistent with a meteor event.
by The Associated Press

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Greysolon Plaza canopy in downtown Duluth collapses

Overhang at Greysolon Plaza in downtown Duluth has collapsed pic.twitter.com/G6eUuktprv — Andrew Krueger (@akpix) December 29, 2013 “The ornate canopy that fronted the historic Greysolon Plaza in downtown Duluth collapsed Saturday evening, narrowly missing at least one person that had just walked under it,” reports Candace Renalls for the Duluth News Tribune.
by Michael Olson

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On-the-job deaths spiking as oil drilling quickly expands

As baby boomers retire and drilling increases, energy companies are hiring, adding 23 percent more workers between 2009 and 2012. But the hiring spree has come with a terrible price.

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Couple sues Duluth plant over hot manhole cover

A Georgia couple is suing Duluth's steam plant after they say their 2-year-old son received second-degree burns from a hot manhole cover.
by The Associated Press

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Crashes snarl I-35 near Pine City

Crashes snarl I-35 near Pine City

A handful of vehicles in ditches along the same stretch of Interstate 35 near the Pine City, Minn., exit late Tuesday morning involved two or three separate crashes, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
by Liala Helal

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Over 80 injured in partial London theater collapse

Over 80 injured in partial London theater collapse

The collapse at the Apollo Theatre took place during a performance of "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" at the height of the Christmas holiday season.
by The Associated Press

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Minn. man dies on flight home from Florida

A flight home from Florida ended tragically for a Minnesota family after their plane was diverted to Rochester for a medical emergency.
by The Associated Press

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Delta flight slides off taxiway at Wis. airport

Delta flight slides off taxiway at Wis. airport

Airport spokeswoman Kim Jones says Delta Flight 385 from Minneapolis landed at 4 p.m. Monday and was taxiing when the Boeing 737-800 left the paved surface.
by The Associated Press

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