Disasters

July 19, 2012 2:14 PM

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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July 19, 2012 12:16 PM

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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July 19, 2012 10:15 AM

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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July 19, 2012 9:11 AM

The details determine flood insurance need

In the wake of the northeast Minnesota floods, MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dave Szczepanski, president of the Garry Insurance Center, an independent agent in North St. Paul, about how flood insurance works.

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July 18, 2012 3:13 PM

Flooded Duluthians 'in big trouble,' even with aid

Another federal disaster declaration would provide some assistance to homeowners, but that still likely won't cover all their needs.

by Dan Kraker

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July 18, 2012 12:29 PM

Feds assessing NW Wis. flood damage

Officials with the U.S. Small Business Administration are touring Douglas County to view damage from a flood there in late June.

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July 18, 2012 8:29 AM

Up to 19 Wis. deaths this summer blamed on extreme heat

Since June 1, Wisconsin officials say up to 19 people have died as a result of the extreme heat. With essentially the same weather, Minnesota has reported zero. Is there an explanation for the disparity?

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July 18, 2012 6:05 AM

Unspent disaster aid

A story in a Winona newspaper today might make you pause to wonder how much disaster aid the federal and/or state governments distributes, actually goes to fixing the damage of disasters.

by Bob Collins