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Disasters

Dayton pledges support to burned Sartell paper mill

Dayton pledges support to burned Sartell paper mill

Gov. Mark Dayton toured a central Minnesota paper mill Tuesday that was the site of a deadly fire Monday. The governor pledged the state's support to help get the Verso paper plant back up and running.
by Conrad Wilson

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Supreme Court won't block suit in I-35W bridge collapse

Supreme Court won't block suit in I-35W bridge collapse

The justices did not comment Tuesday in turning down an appeal by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., arguing that too much time has passed since the bridge was built in the 1960s.

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Sartell paper mill blast claims 1 life

Sartell paper mill blast claims 1 life

One person was killed and four were injured in an explosion that caused a large fire at a paper mill in Sartell.

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South Minneapolis congregation rallies after its church burns down

South Minneapolis congregation rallies after its church burns down

Walker Community United Methodist Church was destroyed by fire Sunday night, and wrecking crews tore down what was left of its weakened walls on Monday. Five Methodist congregations and one Jewish synagogue have offered space to the homeless congregation.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Child who survived boating accident goes home

An 8-year-old Minnesota boy who survived a boating accident that left his two younger brothers dead has been released the hospital.

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Wrong-way driver dies in fiery crash

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fiery crash that claimed the life of one man near Winona.

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Friday Roundtable: Reflecting on Mpls. tornado anniversary

Friday Roundtable: Reflecting on Mpls. tornado anniversary

This week on the Friday Roundtable, our panelists will reflect on the one-year anniversary of the north Minneapolis tornado, and what lies ahead for the community.
by Brandt Williams

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Campfire restriction lifted in BWCA

The U.S. Forest Service lifted campfire restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness effective Wednesday.

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