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Disasters

Calif. roller coaster strands riders for hours

A newly built roller coaster stalled 150 feet above ground Sunday afternoon, stranding a dozen riders for almost two hours at a Northern California amusement park, a park spokeswoman said.

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Crash kills son of SW Minn. State coach

The men's basketball coach at Southwest Minnesota State University is in critical condition after a crash in western Minnesota that killed his 5-month-old son.

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Flood damage to Duluth parks totals $20M

Flood damage to Duluth parks totals $20M

Duluth officials say June's devastating floods caused about $20 million damage to the city's parks.

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Deadly Mpls fire being investigated as possible arson

Arson investigators are examining the site of a large house fire in south Minneapolis early Saturday that killed one occupant and injured four others.
by Rupa Shenoy

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7 injured in crash in northern Twin Cities

Seven people are injured after a three-vehicle crash in the northern Twin Cities.

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FEMA: State would need new evidence to overturn aid denial

FEMA: State would need new evidence to overturn aid denial

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says that Minnesota will have to present compelling new information if it's to be successful in appealing the decision to deny individual assistance to flood victims.
by Conrad Wilson

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Roundtable: Aurora shooting, Penn State NCAA penalties

Roundtable: Aurora shooting, Penn State NCAA penalties

Our panelists discuss the Colorado movie theater shooting, the NCAA's penalties against Penn State, and Rep. Michele Bachmann's claims of U.S. government infiltration by the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Walker seeks flood disaster declaration

Gov. Scott Walker is seeking a federal disaster declaration for three northwest Wisconsin counties due to damage from flooding last month.

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FEMA official explains denial for flood damage aid

In it's announcement yesterday, FEMA said that "damage to dwellings was not of such severity and magnitude as to warrant the implementation of individual assistance." FEMA spokesperson Richard Gifford discussed the decision with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Boy, 11, drowns in Corcoran farm pond

The victim's name was not immediately released. The sheriff's office is investigating.

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