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Man found in quarry died of hypothermia

An autopsy has determined that a 52-year-old Rochester man whose body was found in a quarry last month died of hypothermia.

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CT boy, 6, killed in wood chipper accident

Connecticut state police say a 6-year-old boy has died in a wood chipper accident while helping his father on a landscaping job during school vacation week.

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Boy, 8, still critical after boat capsizes

An 8-year-old boy who fell into a frigid lake in northern Minnesota remains in critical condition, following an accident that left his two younger brothers dead.

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Nimrod burn confirms state's fire concerns

Fire crews battling large wildfires in the northern parts of the state raise concerns about the dry conditions so early in the season.
by Conrad Wilson

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Family asks for prayers after accident

Family members are asking for prayers for an 8-year-old boy hospitalized after a sailboat accident that claimed the lives of his two brothers.

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Minnesota boy, father found after nearly 2 weeks

Minnesota boy, father found after nearly 2 weeks

A Minnesota boy who went missing with his father nearly two weeks ago has been found safe.

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Baby found in Mississippi River is laid to rest

A baby girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River last summer has been laid to rest.

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Kids, ages 2, and 6, die after boat capsizes

Authorities in Clearwater County say two of three children have died after the boat they were sailing in with their father capsized on Clearwater Lake, northwest of the Twin Cities.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Boat capsizes, 3 children pulled from lake

Emergency crews pulled three young children from a northern Minnesota lake after the sailboat they riding capsized.

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Warning for fire risk in effect

The National Weather Service is warning Minnesota residents that fire conditions could be high through Saturday.
by Mark Steil

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