Disasters

July 27, 2009 10:50 AM

Executive director of regional Red Cross chapter resigns

The regional executive director of the Minn-Kota chapter of the American Red Cross plans to resign, according to a statement released by the charitable organization.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 27, 2009 8:20 AM

Minnesota Boy Scout dies while hiking in New Mexico

A 14-year-old boy scout from Edina has died on a hiking trip at a Scout camp in New Mexico.

by Tim Nelson and Madeleine Baran

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July 26, 2009 12:00 PM

FEMA to split $1.1M among 5 storm-hit Minn. counties

Five counties in northeastern Minnesota will split more than $1 million in federal relief funds following storm damage and flooding earlier this year.

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July 25, 2009 1:44 PM

2 killed in motorcycle crash in Brainerd

Crow Wing authorities say two people have died after a motorcycle crash in Brainerd.

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July 24, 2009 1:41 PM

Worker injured in fire at Johnsonville Sausage factory

Authorities in Sheboygan County, Wis., say a small fire at a sausage plant left one person with second-degree burns and prompted the evacuation of all of the building's 325 employees.

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July 22, 2009 4:56 PM

Arson suspected in northern MN tribal HQ fire

A reward is being offered for information about a suspected arson that destroyed the Bois Forte Tribal Headquarters in northern Minnesota.

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July 22, 2009 9:52 AM

7-year-old boy hit by car in St. Cloud

A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after he was hit by a car in a residential neighborhood of St. Cloud, authorities said.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 22, 2009 6:20 AM

14-year-old Stillwater girl killed by lightning

Hospital officials say a 14-year-old Minnesota girl has died after being struck by lightning as she played in the rain.

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July 21, 2009 4:15 PM

Driver distraction blamed for a quarter of crashes

About a quarter of all crashes on Minnesota roads last year happened because drivers were distracted or not paying attention, according to officials with the Department of Public Safety.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 21, 2009 9:33 AM

Elk River man dies in head-on collision

A 21-year-old man from Elk River died Monday from injuries resulting from a head-on collision in Sherburne County, officials said.

by Elizabeth Baier

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