Disasters

June 19, 2013 4:00 AM

Motorcyclist deaths up; safety experts try to educate riders

Traffic deaths in Minnesota rose in 2012 for the first time in five years. Public safety officials say they are concerned about the uptick after years of declining death rates.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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June 18, 2013 9:08 PM

Officials: Wis. man mauled by bear

A man who was attacked by a black bear outside a cabin in northwestern Wisconsin is recovering at a hospital.

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June 18, 2013 4:30 PM

Postal employee killed in Brooklyn Center

Police say a postal employee has been struck and killed at a Brooklyn Center post office.

by Tim Nelson

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June 18, 2013 2:16 PM

Minnesota traffic deaths rise in 2012

Final crash data from 2012 shows a slight increase in fatalities for the first time since 2007, the state Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 18, 2013 7:17 AM

Body pulled from Chippewa River

Eau Claire police say canoeists spotted the body Monday not far from the Short Street Bridge.

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June 17, 2013 4:00 PM

Investigation over in natural gas explosions

Investigations into a pair of natural gas explosions that destroyed two homes in 2010 have now been closed, according to the State of Minnesota's Office of Pipeline Safety.

by Tim Nelson

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June 17, 2013 8:29 AM

Boat burns on Lake Minnetonka, no injuries

The boat caught fire on Robinson Bay on Sunday. Its occupants got a ride to safety from other boaters.

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June 17, 2013 8:27 AM

Woman dies in apparent Owatonna drowning

Authorities say the woman was found face down in Lake Kohlmier in Owatonna Sunday just before 5 p.m. First responders attempted to revive the woman, who has not been identified.

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June 14, 2013 6:55 AM

Transcripts detail landslide rescuers' initial desperation

Calls to 911 when a landslide buried two children in St. Paul's Lilydale Park last month reveal confusion over how to get emergency help to the victims.

by Rupa Shenoy