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Source: Federal grand jury called in killing of three Burnsville first responders

A federal grand jury has been convened in connection to the Burnsville shooting that took the lives of three first responders, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.
by Cathy Wurzer, Matt Sepic and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Wisconsin officials release names of 7 Virginia residents killed in crash that claimed 9 lives

Wisconsin officials release names of 7 Virginia residents killed in crash that claimed 9 lives

Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin, leaving a 2-year-old as the only survivor. 
by The Associated Press

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State investigators back at site of Lutsen Resort fire this week

State investigators back at site of Lutsen Resort fire this week

State fire investigators will be back at Lutsen Resort along Minnesota’s North Shore this week as they continue working to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed the resort’s main lodge last month.
by MPR News Staff

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Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

The utility provider Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. The provider made the statement in a news release Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and low humidity.
by Cari Spencer and Nicole Ki

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Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

More than 50 wildfires have already been reported in Minnesota this year. It is an early indication of what could become an especially active spring fire season after a historically warm and dry winter.
by Dan Kraker

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Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Two people were treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation at the encampment of unsheltered people, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. The two-alarm fire burned quickly through tents and yurts.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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