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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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School bus collides with SUV in NE Minn.

No one was hurt when a school bus collided with a sport utility vehicle in northeastern Minnesota.

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Winona fire wrecks historic buildings, Islamic Center

Winona fire wrecks historic buildings, Islamic Center

One of the largest fires in Winona history swept through parts of downtown, wrecking historic buildings and businesses and chasing 16 people from their homes.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Elizabeth Baier

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Man struck by bus dies of injuries

A 63-year-old man has died after being struck by a Metro Transit bus while walking in a Minneapolis crosswalk. The driver has been placed on administrative leave.

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Major fire hits downtown Winona

Firefighters appear to have the upper hand as a large blaze burns in downtown Winona. Fire crews have largely stopped the spread of the fire that began about 2 a.m. Friday and has burned several buildings. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Jerome Christianson, deputy editor of the Winona Daily News, while he was standing less than a block from the fire.

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Photos: The Winona fire

Photos: The Winona fire

A block in the center of downtown Winona was heavily damaged by fire on Friday morning.

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Firefighters battling downtown Winona blaze

Firefighters battling downtown Winona blaze

At least four fire departments are at the scene. Many downtown streets are closed, and witnesses on the scene describe choking smoke as far as six blocks away at the height of the fire. Residents of nearby buildings have been evacuated

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