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East Coast outages could last most of the week

East Coast outages could last most of the week

From North Carolina to New Jersey, nearly 1.8 million people still without electricity were asking the same question Monday evening: Why will it take so long to get the lights back on?

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Relief fund to fill gaps in flood aid

The United Way announced a new relief fund today for the region surrounding Duluth devastated by recent floods.
by Dan Kraker

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In wake of the flood, assessors grapple with private property damage

In wake of the flood, assessors grapple with private property damage

Damage to public infrastructure from heavy flooding nearly two weeks ago in northeast Minnesota has been estimated at about $108 million. But private property owners have also taken a hit, and counties are now assessing the damage and what it might mean for property tax revenue.
by Conrad Wilson

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Security of Duluth zoo under scrutiny after flood

Security of Duluth zoo under scrutiny after flood

Security issues at the Lake Superior Zoo are under scrutiny after about a dozen animals died in last month's flood.

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Will climate change influence Duluth's rebuilding plans?

Will climate change influence Duluth's rebuilding plans?

As Duluth continues its cleanup efforts following the June 20 flood, plans to rebuild could be influenced by climate change. The flood caused major damage to the city's infrastructure, public works and private property.

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Officials search for man on Centerville Lake

Anoka County authorities are searching for a man after a canoe capsized on Centerville Lake.

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4 children injured in SE Minn. campground explosion

Authorities in southeastern Minnesota say a camper poured a flammable liquid on a campfire, sparking an explosion that injured four children.

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Cleaning up and assessing the damage in northern Minn.

Cleaning up and assessing the damage in northern Minn.

Parts of northeastern Minnesota continue to battle high water, while others spent the week cleaning up and totaling the damage.
by Conrad Wilson

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Officials seek cause of Mpls. foundry fire

Fire officials are still trying to determine the cause of a fire at the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis.
by Martin Moylan

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Explosions set off fire in south Mpls

One firefighter was injured after a string of explosions set off a towering fire Friday night in a south Minneapolis neighborhood.
by Laura Yuen

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