Disasters

August 1, 2010 10:13 AM

Monticello resident dies after falling in to Lake Nokomis

Monticello resident Pedro Luis Ajete, 19, who fell into Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis on Monday has died.

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July 31, 2010 2:13 PM

8-year-old helps save uncle in Lake Moses

Jordyn Patrick, 8, had swim lessons that recently paid off when she helped save her uncle from drowning in Lake Moses near Millerville.

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July 31, 2010 12:36 PM

Officials ID bodies of 2 Lake Mich. crash victims

Authorities have identified the recently recovered remains of two passengers on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago.

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July 30, 2010 2:07 PM

Site for 2007 bridge collapse memorial may change

A long-planned site for a memorial to victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse is in doubt.

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July 30, 2010 9:04 AM

Wreckage of plane found that was headed to Mayo Clinic

Emergency officials say they have located the wreckage of a small medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago.

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July 29, 2010 9:55 AM

Teen burned by lightning strike takes it in stride

A 16-year-old boy burned by a lightning strike during this week's storm in Duluth is recovering from the frightening ordeal and even keeping his sense of humor about his close call.

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July 29, 2010 7:03 AM

Gulf cleanup will change once oil stops for good

The government's point man for the Gulf spill plans to meet with coastal parish officials Thursday to talk about what's next now that the oil has stopped flowing.

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July 28, 2010 6:44 AM

100 days of oil: Gulf life will never be the same

A hundred days ago, shop owner Cherie Pete was getting ready for a busy summer serving ice cream and po-boys to hungry fisherman. Local official Billy Nungesser was planning his wedding. Environmental activist Enid Sisskin was preparing a speech about the dangers of offshore drilling.