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February 3, 2024 11:05 PM

Dozens have been killed in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated areas

The deadliest of the fires were in the Valparaíso region, where authorities urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

by The Associated Press

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February 2, 2024 11:34 AM

Fire that damaged offices of Minnesota conservative organizations being investigated as arson

A fire last weekend at a Golden Valley building housing the offices of several conservative organizations is being investigated as arson. The organizations say they believe they were targeted for their political stances.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Peter Cox

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February 1, 2024 12:05 PM

1 of 6 children severely injured in St. Paul fire leaves hospital

One of the surviving children from a St. Paul house fire that killed four siblings has been released from the hospital.

by MPR News Staff

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February 1, 2024 5:09 AM

3 people are killed and 9 injured after a hangar collapses at an Idaho airport

A hangar under construction on the grounds of the airport in Boise, Idaho, collapsed Wednesday, killing three people and injuring another nine, officials said.

by The Associated Press

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January 31, 2024 12:00 PM

Zebras, camels and flames, oh my! Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway

A truck hauling zebras and camels for a series of weekend circus performances caught fire on a northeastern Indiana highway, prompting a police rescue of the animals.

by The Associated Press

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January 31, 2024 10:57 AM

Juvenile struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Park

A juvenile was struck and killed by a Metro Transit bus on Wednesday morning in Brooklyn Park.

by MPR News Staff

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January 29, 2024 2:17 PM

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane possibly spotted in the Pacific by exploration team

Deep Sea Vision says its sonar image equipment spotted an object in the Pacific Ocean that closely resembles the shape and size of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft.

by Juliana Kim

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January 26, 2024 6:49 PM

Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

Hawaii officials said Friday that they have identified the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina in August.

by The Associated Press

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January 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota fiddle maker loses home and workshop to fire

A Minnesota man known for his fiddle building skills lost his home, workshop, and dozens of instruments in a recent fire. Bud Larsen plans to rebuild and continue teaching others to make Norwegian hardanger fiddles.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 24, 2024 1:19 PM

Two firefighters injured in Minneapolis fire; businesses displaced

A fire in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis heavily damaged two buildings early Wednesday. Two firefighters were injured in an explosion caused by smoke and gas buildup.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Disasters

Dozens have been killed in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated areas

Fire that damaged offices of Minnesota conservative organizations being investigated as arson

1 of 6 children severely injured in St. Paul fire leaves hospital

3 people are killed and 9 injured after a hangar collapses at an Idaho airport

Zebras, camels and flames, oh my! Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway

Juvenile struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Park

Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane possibly spotted in the Pacific by exploration team

Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

Minnesota fiddle maker loses home and workshop to fire

Two firefighters injured in Minneapolis fire; businesses displaced

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