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Dayton says early planning is key to flood prep

Dayton says early planning is key to flood prep

Gov. Mark Dayton says early planning will be the key to successfully combat expected widespread flooding this spring.
by Jessica Mador

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8 Minnesota state troopers hit in 3 days

The Minnesota State Patrol is urging drivers to use caution, after eight troopers have been struck by vehicles on state roads in the past three days.

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Minn. supermarket roof collapses after storm

Residents of Upsala are having to travel to do their grocery shopping after snow collapsed the roof of a local supermarket.

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State Patrol: Mother, 2 daughters killed in Minn

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a mother and her two daughters at an icy intersection.

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After the snow, communities prepare for heavy flood risk

After the snow, communities prepare for heavy flood risk

Most Minnesotans are still shoveling out after the latest storm, but some communities are even more concerned about what happens when the snow melts.
by Brandt Williams

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Fargo and Moorhead squabble over sandbags

Fargo and Moorhead squabble over sandbags

This year Moorhead decided to make the switch to all paid labor for filling sandbags. They'll use a temp labor agency to supply the workers who are expected to earn $9 to $10 an hour.
by Dan Gunderson

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As flood prep picks up, fatigue sets in for many

As flood prep picks up, fatigue sets in for many

As communities throughout Minnesota prepare for anticipated spring flooding, the disruption and stress of what's become an annual event is causing many to experience flood fatigue.
by Dan Gunderson

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St. Cloud student struck, injured by school bus

St. Cloud police say a school bus making a right turn struck and injured a 10-year-old boy Thursday morning.

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Forecaster expects Red River flood risk to stay high

Forecaster expects Red River flood risk to stay high

The National Weather service says the spring flood risk has increased slightly along the Red River since last month's outlook. Forecasters are concerned a wet weather pattern will worsen conditions over the next few weeks.
by Dan Gunderson

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Amtrak train evacuated in Montana after threat

An unruly passenger who was removed from an Amtrak train later made a threat that led to the train's evacuation, an Amtrak official said Tuesday.

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