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Man dies in southwest Minn. loader accident

A man has died after being pinned by a skid steer loader in southwestern Minnesota.

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Major flood risk edges up for some Minn. towns

Major flood risk edges up for some Minn. towns

The chance of major flooding in parts of Minnesota edged upward in the wake of heavy snow over the Presidents Day weekend.

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NWS: 1-in-3 chance of record flooding in Fargo-Moorhead

NWS: 1-in-3 chance of record flooding in Fargo-Moorhead

Upcoming weather conditions are predicted to be colder and wetter than normal. If colder conditions persist, flooding could be pushed into mid-April.
by Dan Gunderson

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FEMA encourages Minnesotans to get flood insurance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Minnesota residents and businesses to buy flood insurance before it's too late.

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Body of missing McGregor man found in woods

The body of a missing McGregor man has been found in woods near where he was last seen more than a month ago.

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Fire destroys 3 businesses in small Minn. town

A town in west-central Minnesota is facing a devastating loss: a fire destroyed three of the town's main businesses.

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Moorhead sandbagging more automated this time around

The city of Moorhead is using a mechanized approach to filling sandbags this year. The city had two custom-designed machines built to make the operation safer and more efficient.
by Dan Gunderson

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Fargo residents along Red River avoid flood buyouts

Fargo residents along Red River avoid flood buyouts

Fargo's citywide buyout plan is designed to protect the city in the event of a so-called 500-year flood, which would require the removal of at least 800 homes. Some homeowners feel they are being unduly pressured to sell.
by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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Minn. dive team willing to take on risk

Minn. dive team willing to take on risk

The South Central Dive Team, a volunteer organization, answers the call when anglers, snowmobilers and others fall through the ice and need rescue in southern Minnesota near Fairmont.

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Panel awards Metrodome roof repair contract

Panel awards Metrodome roof repair contract

The commission that owns the aging Metrodome in Minneapolis was awarded a contract to the only firm that bid on replacing the roof that collapsed under heavy snow in mid-December.

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