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Minneapolis closes Plymouth Avenue bridge after corrosion

The city of Minneapolis has closed its Plymouth Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River to traffic after workers in an annual inspection found corroded cables.

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Elderly woman struck and killed by hit-run driver

Police are looking for the driver who struck and killed an elderly woman in Bloomington, then fled the scene.

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DPS: Teens in some areas aren't buckling up

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says teens in the state's northwest and southern corners aren't buckling up as much as their peers in other parts of the state.

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Residents jump from burning apartment building

Authorities suspect arson in an early morning apartment fire in south Minneapolis that forced residents to jump from the building and toss young children to safety.

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Diverted flight concerns focused on UND students

The University of North Dakota says three aviation students newly arrived from Saudi Arabia drew attention from authorities before and during a commuter jet flight that was diverted to Fargo.

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Residents jump from burning apartment building in Mpls

Residents of a south Minneapolis apartment building leapt from second-story windows to escape an early morning fire on Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson

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Ammonia leak prompts evacuation in Morris

A leaking farm tank prompted the evacuation of a couple of hundred people in the central Minnesota town of Morris overnight.
by Tim Nelson

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Man found dead in Rogers house fire IDed

The Hennepin County medical examiner's office has released the name of the man found dead after a Rogers house fire last week.

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Cass Lake-Bena superintendent dies in crash

The interim superintendent for the Cass Lake-Bena School District has died in a car crash.

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Minnesota legislature meets in special session to pass flood relief

Minnesota legislature meets in special session to pass flood relief

The Minnesota Legislature convenes in special session today to pass a flood relief package for southern Minnesota. The $80 million bill would help local governments rebuild roads, provide loans, and offer grants to small businesses.
by Tim Pugmire

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