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Two fatal accidents reported in Twin Cities

Authorities are investigating two fatal accidents in the Twin Cities. The most recent was the result of a hit and run in Minneapolis at about 11 p.m. Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson

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East Coast earthquake closes Washington monuments

There ended up being no known deaths or serious injuries, but cracks appeared in the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral, which had three capstones break off its tower.

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Quake rocks Washington area, felt on East Coast

Quake rocks Washington area, felt on East Coast

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Mass., where President Barack Obama is vacationing.

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Nuclear preparedness drill planned in Monticello

The exercise will take place Tuesday in and around the plant. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says residents should not be alarmed if they see emergency responders during the drill.

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Man remains missing in St. Louis County mine pit

Authorities searched the water in the Iron Range pit over the weekend after Kyle Grave's fishing pole and equipment were found at the mine.

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Storms knock out power to thousands in Bemidji

Storms knock out power to thousands in Bemidji

Thunderstorms swept across northern Minnesota this morning, leaving thousands of people without power and trees down across streets in Bemidji.
by Tim Nelson

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ND home explosion victims recovering

Twenty-two-year-old Danielle Bissel has been released from the hospital and moved to a long-term rehabilitation facility near family in Nebraska.

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Carlton County body identified as Cloquet's Luke Mundell

The body found over the weekend at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in Carlton County has been identified as that of a 22-year-old Cloquet man.

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Minn. State Fair stage vendor faces charges

Minnesota State Fair officials say the company that erects its temporary stages faces charges in Canada for a fatal stage collapse during a storm two years ago.

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Drowning Plymouth girl, would-be rescuer, die at hospital

Hennepin County authorities say a nine-year-old girl and her 14-year-old sister were swimming in the pool at the Lancaster Village Apartments Monday afternoon when the younger girl went under the water.

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