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Six dead in Minneapolis fire

Six dead in Minneapolis fire

A fire swept through a two-story Minneapolis building that housed several apartments and an Irish pub Friday, killing six people - including three children - who friends and family feared were a bartender and several of his girlfriend's relatives.
by Mark Zdechlik and Elizabeth Dunbar

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Fire danger rising in Minnesota

It was an historic month of March for Minnesota weather. Most of the state had no measurable snow - for the entire month. The warm dry weather does have a downside. The DNR says fire risk is "very high" in central and southern Minnesota.

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Rochester authorities seek tips on suspicious fire

Authorities in Rochester are asking members of the public to come forward with information about a suspicious fire that happened over the weekend.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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DNR: Call 911 rather than risk fighting wildfire

With Minnesota in the dry season before the spring green-up, the Department of Natural Resources is urging landowners to call 911 rather than trying to put out wildfires themselves.

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Grass fire consumes more than 300 acres

A spring grass fire consumed more than 300 acres in southeastern Minnesota.

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Red River to drop below major flood stage in Fargo

The Red River is continuing a gradual decline in Fargo and should drop below major flood stage Wednesday.

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Uncle arrested in fatal St. Paul fire

Police say the 27-year-old was booked Thursday night pending possible homicide and arson charges.

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2-year-old boy dies in St. Paul house fire

Fire chief Tim Butler says a four-year-old boy and a man in his 20s escaped by jumping out second-story windows. They were taken to Regions Hospital with injuries from the jump and treated for smoke inhalation.

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No major damage from St. Paul floods

Floodwaters on the Mississippi River in St. Paul started to recede overnight. This morning, the water mark stands at 18.3 feet, down about two inches from the crest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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