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Report: Black box of Costa ship had malfunctioned

Report: Black box of Costa ship had malfunctioned

A newspaper reports the data recorder aboard the Costa Concordia, the ship that capsized Jan. 13 off Tuscany, had been malfunctioning in the days before the grounding that left 32 people dead.

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Officials ID fisherman who died; northern Minn. cleans up after storms

Officials ID fisherman who died; northern Minn. cleans up after storms

Authorities in northern Minnesota recommended limited travel in residential areas Tuesday as they dealt with downed trees and power lines in the wake of severe storms that killed a fisherman.

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Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park closed indefinitely

Jay Cooke State Park in northeastern Minnesota will remain closed indefinitely because of damage to Highway 210 during recent severe flooding, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
by Dan Kraker

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Boater missing on Forest Lake

Search crews are looking for a missing boater on Forest Lake in Washington County.

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East Coast outages could last most of the week

East Coast outages could last most of the week

From North Carolina to New Jersey, nearly 1.8 million people still without electricity were asking the same question Monday evening: Why will it take so long to get the lights back on?

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Relief fund to fill gaps in flood aid

The United Way announced a new relief fund today for the region surrounding Duluth devastated by recent floods.
by Dan Kraker

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In wake of the flood, assessors grapple with private property damage

In wake of the flood, assessors grapple with private property damage

Damage to public infrastructure from heavy flooding nearly two weeks ago in northeast Minnesota has been estimated at about $108 million. But private property owners have also taken a hit, and counties are now assessing the damage and what it might mean for property tax revenue.
by Conrad Wilson

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Security of Duluth zoo under scrutiny after flood

Security of Duluth zoo under scrutiny after flood

Security issues at the Lake Superior Zoo are under scrutiny after about a dozen animals died in last month's flood.

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Will climate change influence Duluth's rebuilding plans?

Will climate change influence Duluth's rebuilding plans?

As Duluth continues its cleanup efforts following the June 20 flood, plans to rebuild could be influenced by climate change. The flood caused major damage to the city's infrastructure, public works and private property.

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Officials search for man on Centerville Lake

Anoka County authorities are searching for a man after a canoe capsized on Centerville Lake.

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