Disasters

March 31, 2011 6:02 AM

Radiation slows recovery of dead near Japan plant

In the shadow of Japan's struggle to stem radioactive leaks from its stricken nuclear complex, police in white moon suits pull bodies of tsunami victims from an evacuated zone in halting work interrupted by radiation alarms.

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March 30, 2011 12:00 PM

Costs of Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion plan rise

The proposed cost of a diversion channel has increased by $200 million to a projected $1.7 billion.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 29, 2011 12:07 PM

Eastbound I-90 near Luverne reopens after crash

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 are closed after a deadly crash near Luverne in southwestern Minnesota.

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March 28, 2011 2:00 PM

More radioactive water spills at Japan nuke plant

Workers discovered new pools of radioactive water leaking from Japan's crippled nuclear complex, officials said Monday, as emergency crews struggled to pump out hundreds of tons of contaminated water and bring the plant back under control.

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March 26, 2011 5:00 AM

As the water rises in St. Paul, they fight the uncertainty with preparation

With plenty of warning and places to go, they'll be inconvenienced, at worst.

by Dr. Terry Crowson

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March 25, 2011 6:29 PM

Klobuchar: Stillwater needs a new bridge

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar defended her bill Friday to allow the construction of a new bridge over the St. Croix River, arguing that her proposal would not violate federal law protecting scenic rivers.

by Madeleine Baran

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March 25, 2011 6:04 PM

GOP: State aid for flood victims 'will be done quickly'

Republican leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say they will be ready to move quickly this session to provide state aid to communities hit by spring flooding.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 25, 2011 5:43 PM

Two crests likely for southern Minnesota, meteorologist warns

The National Weather Service's flood outlooks released Friday had little good news for Minnesotans preparing for spring flooding.

by Rupa Shenoy

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March 25, 2011 9:42 AM

Weather service bumps up Red River flood forecast

The latest projections released today show that the Red River has a 50 percent chance of reaching 40.5 feet in Fargo, close to the record crest of 2009.

by Dan Gunderson