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Ricocheting bullet hits Dassel boy

Meeker County Sheriff Jeff Norlin says his department received a 911 call Thursday afternoon about the injury at a residence near Dassel.

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Log ride at Minn. State Fair malfunctions

Another ride at the Minnesota State Fair has stopped working.

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Two years after tornado, Wadena celebrates new school building

Two years after tornado, Wadena celebrates new school building

People in the northern Minnesota town of Wadena will get their first look Wednesday night at the town's new middle and high school. The Wadena-Deer Creek High School building was destroyed in the June 17, 2010 tornado outbreak in the state.
by Tom Weber

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Ultralight aircraft crash injures two

The aircraft crashed into a corn field after takeoff Sunday evening near Wanamingo

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2 die, 1 injured in in western Wis. crash

Two people have died and one was critically injured in a fiery head-on crash on Highway 63 in western Wisconsin.

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Freight train derails in St. Paul

A freight train has derailed in St. Paul.

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Driver killed on I-35W while inspecting tire

The driver of a semi-trailer was killed while he stopped on Interstate-35W in Richfield to inspect a blown tire, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
by Jon Collins

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Dayton: Flood relief package is 'solid'

Dayton: Flood relief package is 'solid'

Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday called the disaster relief package the state Legislature will take up in a special session "a solid package."
by Dan Kraker

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Photos: Stratosphere ride gets stuck at State Fair again

Photos: Stratosphere ride gets stuck at State Fair again

The Stratosphere ride, a large swing, malfunctioned Friday, leaving riders hanging high above the Minnesota State Fair.
by Jessica Mador

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Gunman kills 1 at Empire State Building, 9 wounded

Gunman kills 1 at Empire State Building, 9 wounded

A laid-off women's accessories designer shot a former coworker to death in front of the Empire State Building, causing a chaotic showdown with police Friday in front of one of the world's best-known landmarks. Police killed the suspect and at least nine others were wounded, some possibly by police gunfire, city officials said.

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