Disasters

February 17, 2010 8:24 PM

Haiti's earthquake camps turning into shanty towns

First there was an empty field. Then came rows of makeshift tents. Now those camps are turning into shanty towns - with bakeries, lottery stands and homes - that show no sign of moving soon.

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February 17, 2010 9:15 AM

Minn. man falls out of wheelchair in cold, dies

Authorities are investigating how a paraplegic man died after reportedly falling out of his wheelchair and being found in the cold near Sebeka.

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February 17, 2010 12:00 AM

Voices of Haiti relief

More stories of Minnesotans' efforts to help out in Haiti in the aftermath of last month's earthquake.

by Molly Bloom

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February 16, 2010 10:15 AM

Flight cleared after bomb threat at Philly airport

An airline spokeswoman says it was a domestic dispute that led to a bomb threat that forced security to sweep a flight at Philadelphia International Airport.

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February 16, 2010 8:35 AM

Minn. teen rescued after leg gets stuck in pipe

Crews had to cut through frozen ground and a metal pipe to free a teenager whose leg got stuck in Mora.

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February 15, 2010 5:37 PM

Two killed in house fire near Roseau

The Roseau County sheriff says two people are dead after a home west of Roseau was destroyed by a fire.

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February 15, 2010 12:51 PM

Police ID victims of New Ulm house fire

The fire was discovered Sunday evening. The two people were found inside the home, and they died later at a hospital.

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February 15, 2010 11:12 AM

La Crosse student missing after night of drinking

A La Crosse college student is missing, and authorities are considering whether to search the Mississippi River after footprints were found on the ice.