Disasters

September 15, 2010 10:44 AM

Rep. Oberstar talks pipeline safety

A pair of serious accidents in recent months have raised new questions about the safety of a key part of our nation's infrastructure -- underground energy pipelines. A gas transmission line ruptured in California last week and killed seven. Oil pipelines have sprung leaks in Michigan and Illinois this year -- and both belong to a company with about 1,400 miles of pipeline in Minnesota. The U.S. House Transportation Committee will have a hearing on pipeline safety in Washington D.C. today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 15, 2010 10:05 AM

Feds want tougher pipeline rules after accidents

A gas explosion in California and the largest oil spill ever in the Midwest have raised new doubts about the safety of tens of thousands of miles of pipeline in the United States.

by Tim Nelson

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September 15, 2010 10:03 AM

St. Cloud loses TSA equipment

The St. Cloud Regional Airport is losing its federal security equipment, despite attempts to attract another airline.

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September 13, 2010 2:04 PM

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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September 13, 2010 1:01 PM

No charges against teen in Cambridge crash that killed 6

The teen driving the car that collided with a drunk driver in April in a crash that killed six people will not face criminal charges, Isanti County authorities said Monday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 13, 2010 11:47 AM

Winona State student's body found at base of cliff

Authorities say the body of a Winona State University student has been found at the base of a cliff in western Wisconsin.

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September 13, 2010 6:23 AM

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.