Disasters

July 6, 2010 5:56 AM

Oil hits all Gulf states; Texas tar balls found

More than two months after oil gushing from a blown-out well on the ocean floor first reached Louisiana, the relentless spread of crude has now washed up on every Gulf state after a bucket's worth of tar balls hit a Texas beach.

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July 5, 2010 5:00 AM

For some Minnesota loons, this fall's migration will be a one-way trip

Some loons winter along the East Coast, but others will head straight for the oil spill.

by Carrol L. Henderson

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July 4, 2010 11:37 AM

2 Minneapolis firefighters recover from burns

Two Minneapolis firefighters are recovering in a hospital from second and third-degree burns while battling a house fire.

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July 4, 2010 9:50 AM

Canterbury spokesman: riding accident worst in 25 years

Officials at Canterbury Park said a rider who fell from a horse will recover and is talking and moving his hands and feet.

by Rupa Shenoy

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July 4, 2010 9:41 AM

Man, 27, drowns while swimming in Lake Calhoun

Hennepin County authorities say a 27-year-old man has drowned at Lake Calhoun.

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July 3, 2010 1:16 PM

Giant oil skimmer being tested in Gulf of Mexico

A converted tanker billed as the world's largest oil skimmer is being tested in the Gulf of Mexico, where officials hope it will scrub millions of gallons of oil-tainted seawater.

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July 2, 2010 1:15 PM

Dayton: Minn. should cut ties to bridge consultant

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton wants the state to end all contracts with a transportation firm that advised the state on the Interstate 35W bridge.

by Tom Scheck

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July 2, 2010 11:45 AM

Obama declares disaster areas in 7 Minn. counties

President Barack Obama has declared disaster areas in seven Minnesota counties following last month's storms, making the counties eligible for federal funding.