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Freight train derails near Red Wing; no injuries

Thirty-one cars of a Burlington Northern-Sante Fe freight train have derailed, with some striking a pet food processing plant in north-central Wisconsin.

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Minnesota man rebuilds after flood, opens cafe

Like many in this community of 1,600, Eric Hoiland was forced to rebuild his life after an epic flood three years ago wiped out his turkey operation, drowning his flock of turkeys and scattering them around town.

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New 35W memorial design unveiled

New 35W memorial design unveiled

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Thursday unveiled the design of a Remembrance Garden for the 13 people killed by the 35W bridge collapse in August 2007.
by Brandt Williams

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Hit-and-run victim sues drunk driver, 2 bars

An honors student and standout athlete who suffered critical injuries when he was hit by a drunken driver in Duluth is suing the driver and two bars that served her alcohol.

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BP report blames itself, others for oil spill

In an internal report released Wednesday, BP blames itself, other companies' workers and a complex series of failures for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the drilling rig explosion that preceded it.

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Air Canada flight diverted to Twin Cities

An Air Canada flight was diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after a crack developed in the plane's windshield.

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