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Pilot dies in plane crash near Brainerd

A small experimental aircraft has crashed in Upper Whitefish Lake near Brainerd.

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10 confirmed heat deaths in Wis.

Wisconsin now has 10 confirmed heat-related deaths since July 1.

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Dayton hears of needs on tour of flood zone

Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday toured flood-damaged towns in Carlton County southwest of Duluth, where local officials briefed him on the needs of communities and residents.
by Dan Kraker

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NHTSA: Traffic deaths jump 13.5 percent

Preliminary government data shows traffic deaths soared 13.5 percent in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period last year. The number of deaths per miles driven also rose significantly.

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Walker, aides tour drought-stricken farms

Gov. Scott Walker is touring farms in southern Wisconsin to assess crop damage from the ongoing drought.

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Dayton seeks more flood aid from feds

Gov. Mark Dayton has requested federal assistance to help individual home and business owners who suffered property damage in last month's record flooding in northeast Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Man falls into Ramsey Falls, dies

Redwood Falls police are investigating after a 28-year-old man fell into Ramsey Falls while trying to take a photo.

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State-federal flood recovery office opens in Duluth

State-federal flood recovery office opens in Duluth

Federal and state officials opened a joint field office in Duluth to manage the recovery from flooding in northeast Minnesota one month ago.
by Dan Kraker

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MnDOT receives funds to repair NE roads

Federal transportation officials are sending $3 million in emergency funding to Minnesota to help repair flood-damaged roads in the northeast.

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Barge sinks in Lake Huron, spilling fuel

The U.S. Coast Guard says a 110-foot dredging barge sank in Lake Huron, spilling an unknown amount of diesel fuel.

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