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Investigators rule out foul play in Winona fire

Investigators rule out foul play in Winona fire

The fire that destroyed two buildings and damaged several others in downtown Winona earlier this month started between the roof and the ceiling of the Islamic Center of Winona.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Officials ID man killed on farm near Paynesville

Stearns County sheriff's officials have identified a man who was killed in a farm accident in central Minnesota.

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Police shoot, kill bull that ran into morning traffic

The bull managed to break out of its trailer as it was being transported Tuesday night around 8:00 p.m. near Manning Avenue and Hudson Road, just south of Interstate 94. The animal then ran into a cornfield.

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Emergency landing on Lake Shore Drive

Chicago police said no one was injured. Traffic on the iconic roadway along Lake Michigan was back to normal within a few hours, Chicago police spokesman Jose Estrada said.

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Damaged gas line causes evacuations in St. Paul

28 people were evacuated temporarily near Arlington Avenue and Farrington Street in St. Paul after a construction crew struck a gas line.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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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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