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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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Sidewalk in St. Paul collapses; 1 person injured

Sidewalk in St. Paul collapses; 1 person injured

A 20-foot section of brick sidewalk in downtown St. Paul collapsed into a sinkhole this morning, injuring a pedestrian walking along Wabasha Street.
by Tim Nelson

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High winds knock out power for thousands across Minn.

More than 5,000 people are reported without power after high winds swept across Minnesota this morning.
by Tim Nelson

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Cleanup for last of 35W wreckage begins today

The last of the wreckage being stored near the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse will start getting cleaned up today.
by Tim Nelson

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Utility worker's death investigated

The death of a longtime Minnesota Power worker is under investigation in northeastern Minnesota.

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Body of contractor found in utility area at MSP

Authorities are investigating the death of a contractor whose body was found at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

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Earl sideswipes NC, takes aim at New England

Earl sideswipes NC, takes aim at New England

A weakening Hurricane Earl swiped past North Carolina on Friday on its way to New England.

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Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill

Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.

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