Disasters

July 25, 2011 8:48 AM

Minn. groom-to-be released from hospital after Wis. boat crash

A Minnesota man injured in a boat crash that killed four people on the eve of his scheduled wedding has been released from the hospital.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 25, 2011 7:51 AM

Getting relief to starving Somalis

International relief groups are poised to offer food and medicine to millions who are fleeing a drought in Somalia in the middle of civil war. But will insurgient fighters allow western help in for starving people? We'll ask whether a declaration of famine is enough to help a desperate situation.

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July 22, 2011 9:06 PM

Norwegian media name bombing and shooting suspect

Norway's national broadcaster NRK has named the suspect in the Oslo bombing and youth camp shooting spree as Anders Behring Breivik.

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July 22, 2011 8:25 PM

Witnesses describe scene of terror at Norway camp

Survivors described a scene of sheer terror at the camp, which is organized by the youth wing of Norway's ruling Labor party.

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July 22, 2011 3:30 PM

'We simply did not believe such things could happen in Norway'

The worst outcome would be a Norway that is more divided than before.

by Nina Slupphaug

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July 20, 2011 2:26 PM

Bonding bill will help fund flood prep in Minn.

The state bonding bill will help several Minnesota communities better prepare for flooding.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 20, 2011 5:00 AM

Local Somalis help with famine relief in home country

The United Nations is expected today to declare a famine in parts of southern Somalia, where nearly 3 million Somalis are suffering from acute malnutrition. Minnesota's Somali community and local organizations are responding to what they are calling a dire situation.

by Sasha Aslanian

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July 16, 2011 11:11 AM

BNSF train derails in Fridley; Northstar service halted

Two Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad workers sustained minor injuries Saturday morning when a train derailed near the Rice Creek Bridge in Fridley.

by Tim Nelson and Rupa Shenoy