Disasters

March 18, 2011 11:59 PM

Scientists lack complete answers on radiation risk

Too much radiation can raise the risk of developing cancer years down the road, scientists agree. But just how much or how long an exposure is risky is not clear. Those are among the unknowns scientists are contemplating as the crisis unfolds at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant.

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March 18, 2011 1:25 PM

Physics lab, park threatened by fire in Minn. mine

A fire burning deep inside the Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northern Minnesota on Friday threatened a $50-million physics laboratory operated by the University of Minnesota, and a site that allows visitors to travel more than 2,300 feet into the earth.

by Bob Kelleher

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March 18, 2011 12:41 PM

Residents keeping close watch for possible weekend floods in Jordan, Minn.

Warmer temperatures expected over the next few days will bring about a significant snow melt -- and possible flooding.

by Laura Yuen

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March 18, 2011 12:20 PM

Flood update encouraging; “Supermoon” shines bright!

The latest NWS flood updates are out, and the news is encouraging.

by Paul Huttner

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March 18, 2011 11:19 AM

Fargo officials optimistic about this year's flood fight

Fargo city officials say the city has been preparing for spring flooding for weeks and are now ready to face the expected rise of the Red River.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 18, 2011 10:54 AM

Investigators working long hours at site of gas line fire

Investigators worked overnight to reach the ruptured gas line in south Minneapolis that became the scene of a major natural-gas fueled fire on Thursday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 18, 2011 6:08 AM

A week after quake, Japan's leader vows to rebuild

The Japanese government acknowledged it was slow to respond to the disasters that the prime minister called a "great test for the Japanese people."

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March 18, 2011 6:00 AM

Minn. agency warns: prepare fuel tanks for floods

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is urging residents and businesses to prepare fuel oil, gasoline and petroleum tanks for possible flooding in the next few weeks.

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March 17, 2011 5:49 PM

FAA, airlines track Pacific radiation plume

U.S. aviation regulators and airline meteorologists are monitoring the radiation plume drifting northeast from Japan's damaged nuclear reactors to ensure it doesn't threaten commercial jet routes.