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Death toll from Joplin tornado is at least 139

Death toll from Joplin tornado is at least 139

The numbers look increasingly bleak for families hoping for the best after a monster tornado that devastated the town of Joplin, with city officials saying death toll is at least 139. State officials say 100 people are still missing.

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Minn. woman dies trying to stop runaway truck

Police say a Crosslake woman has died after she tried to stop a rolling pickup truck that her 2-year-old nephew was in.

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Minn. firefighter's death is ruled an accident

The death of a Cambridge firefighter who died after a training exercise has officially been ruled an accident.

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Tornado Diary: The disaster specialist

Tornado Diary: The disaster specialist

Julie Ovenhouse's life is one disaster after another.
by Bob Collins

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Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

A proposed diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead would flood several small upstream communities and thousands of acres of farm land. Hundreds of people would be relocated to make room for a large area to hold water during a flood.
by Dan Gunderson

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Many still without power after twister; cleanup efforts soldier on

Many still without power after twister; cleanup efforts soldier on

Two days after a tornado struck north Minneapolis thousands are still without power, but cleanup efforts are making progress and there have been few reports of crime.
by Brandt Williams

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Helicopter crashes in Lake Marion in Lakeville

Helicopter crashes in Lake Marion in Lakeville

A helicopter dropping mosquito control pellets crashed into Lake Marion in the Minneapolis suburb of Lakeville, but the pilot survived.

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For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch on the horizon

For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch on the horizon

Rescue crews worked into the rain-soaked chill of night, ignoring lightning and strong winds to dig through splintered homes, crumpled businesses and crushed cars in this Missouri town walloped by the deadliest single tornado in nearly six decades. Even more ominous: More storms, possibly strong ones, were on the horizon.

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