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Disasters

6 killed as Canada passenger train, bus collide

The crash in Ottawa occurred at the peak of morning rush hour. Officials said 30 people were injured, 11 critically.

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Extra caution while driving, State Patrol advises

After three separate fatal accidents on Monday, State Patrol and MnDOT are warning drivers to exercise extra caution on the roads.
by Matt Sepic

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No injuries after Mpls. house explosion

No injuries after Mpls. house explosion

Firefighters responded to a house fire after an apparent gas explosion Tuesday afternoon near 31st St. and Grand Ave. South in Minneapolis.
by Matt Sepic

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Winona fire probe focuses on electrical issues

Winona fire probe focuses on electrical issues

Winona Fire Chief Curt Bittle said last week's fire in downtown Winona may have been caused by electrical problems.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Big storms hit Mexico on opposite coasts; 21 dead

Tropical Storm Manuel in the west and Hurricane Ingrid in the east have led to 21 deaths in Mexico.

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Divers recover body of Grand Marais fishing guide

Authorities say the body of 59-year-old Dennis Todd was found Sunday in Northern Light Lake in Ontario. Todd was a guide for the Gunflint Lodge in Grand Marais for 25 years.

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What caused the downtown Winona fire?

What caused the downtown Winona fire?

Rubble from the building where fire officials believe the blaze began early Friday morning - the Islamic Center of Winona - has been carted to the city's central fire station where investigators are combing through the debris.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Floods transform Colorado's 'Gore-Tex Vortex'

Floods transform Colorado's 'Gore-Tex Vortex'

Days of rain and floods have transformed the outdoorsy mountain communities in Colorado's Rocky Mountain foothills affectionately known ``The Gore-Tex Vortex'' from a paradise into a disaster area with little in the way of supplies or services - and more rain falling Sunday.

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Troopers ID 2 killed in Otter Tail County crash

The two Deer Creek residents were killed in a head-on crash this week that left four others seriously injured.

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Some in Winona count blessings after fire's destruction

Some in Winona count blessings after fire's destruction

After what local officials are calling the largest fire in recent Winona history, those who lost homes, businesses and places of worship say they're happy they escaped alive. Now they're taking stock, and planning the way forward.
by Elizabeth Baier

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