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Disasters

Hennepin Co. to get drowning locator

Hennepin County commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a $145,000 grant to purchase the device.

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1 dead, 1 hospitalized from CO poisoning

Authorities say the men were working on farm machinery in a garage when they were overcome about noon Monday.

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We could weather storms better with stronger leadership

We could weather storms better with stronger leadership

Too often, politicians tread the well-worn path of the post-storm photo op.

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Cuomo to seek $30B in federal aid for Sandy

Cuomo to seek $30B in federal aid for Sandy

Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to request $30 billion in federal aid to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, which heavily damaged parts of New York City and Long Island, he said Monday.

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Does America still need FEMA?

Does America still need FEMA?

Hurricane Sandy has once again brought criticism of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as some Americans believe the government organization isn't an efficient use of money. Is FEMA outdated?
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How can we improve America's electrical grid?

How can we improve America's electrical grid?

Parts of the northeast are still reeling from Sandy's impact on the electrical grid. How can we improve the grid for the future?

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Cargill Foundation gives $500K in flood aid

Cargill Foundation gives $500K in flood aid

Community leaders in Duluth are announcing a $500,000 grant to help those still recovering from June flash floods that damaged 1,700 homes.

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2 die in northern Minn. crash

The Minnesota State Patrol says two people have died in a crash in northern Minnesota.

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Hunter dies in tree stand in Waseca Co.

A hunter has died in his tree stand south of Waseca in southern Minnesota.

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Minn. lighthouse to mark Fitzgerald sinking

Minn. lighthouse to mark Fitzgerald sinking

The Split Rock Lighthouse will light its beacon Saturday to mark the anniversary of the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald.

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