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Anoka H.S.student dies after collapse on basketball court

Anoka H.S.student dies after collapse on basketball court

Principal Mike Farley said in a message to parents and students that Kareen Hopkins had a pre-existing heart condition.
by Tom Weber

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Pilot's body, helicopter found in Minn. lake

Authorities have recovered the body of a helicopter pilot whose chopper crashed into Ten Mile Lake in northern Minnesota's Cass County.

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Toy safety report finds some dangers

Toy safety report finds some dangers

Shoppers awaiting this week's traditional kick-off of the holiday shopping season should find plenty of safe toys for children, but consumer advocates say some dangers still lurk.

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Residents say they want action on deadly SE Minn. intersection

Residents say they want action on deadly SE Minn. intersection

Two deadly accidents on Highway 52 in October re-fueled concerns about a dangerous intersection on the highway between the Twin Cities and Rochester.
by Elizabeth Baier

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State Patrol: Pedestrian lays down on I-94 is struck and killed

The Patrol said that a pedestrian walked onto one of the eastbound lanes, laid down on the pavement, and was struck by multiple vehicles about 6:45 a.m.
by Tim Nelson

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Some Minneapolis tornado victims struggle to repair homes ahead of winter

Some Minneapolis tornado victims struggle to repair homes ahead of winter

As winter approaches, hundreds of north Minneapolis residents are still living with damage from the tornado that swept through their neighborhood nearly six months ago.
by Jessica Mador

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Minn. tractor operator killed in 3-vehicle crash

A New Ulm man driving a tractor on a county road was killed when he was rear-ended by a pickup truck, thrown from the tractor and hit by another truck.

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Somalia famine baby back from brink of death

Somalia famine baby back from brink of death

Weeks of feeding have transformed Minhaj Gedi Farah, who was severely weakened by the Somalia famine, into a chubby-cheeked, crawling baby.

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West MN school bus accident sends 2 to hospitals

West MN school bus accident sends 2 to hospitals

Authorities are investigating a school bus accident in Swift County of western Minnesota that sent the bus driver and one student to hospitals with minor injuries.

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