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Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service

Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service

Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire over the weekend as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Here are the victims’ stories.
by The Associated Press

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Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are nearly double what they were last year

Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are nearly double what they were last year

As of Tuesday, 45 people had died in fatal crashes. At the same time last year, that number was 23, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. Director Mike Hanson says risky driving amid the warmer weather is partially to blame.
by Cari Spencer

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Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers

Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers

Details are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
by Tom Crann

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Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and wounding almost two dozen others, appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Vanessa Romo

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At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover and yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun violence. One person was killed.
by The Associated Press

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One dead, seven injured in Alexandria house fire

One man died and three other people were airlifted to the Twin Cities for treatment after a house fire Wednesday morning in Alexandria. Two other residents of the home, and two first responders, also were injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Two dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton said from the early investigation, it appears the occupants were using propane heaters and space heaters run by a gas-powered generator to heat the home.
by MPR News Staff

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State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials said Wednesday that a historic North Shore lodge destroyed in a fire the previous day had three unresolved violations from a recent fire code inspection, but it wasn’t clear if those violations played a role in the blaze.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and Peter Cox

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