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Minneapolis and St. Paul get high marks for emergency communications systems

Minneapolis and St. Paul get high marks for emergency communications systems

A new report from the Office of Homeland Security reveals that many cities throughout the United States are not fully prepared for emergency communication during a crisis. Only six cities received the highest rating for emergency communications systems, among them, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Four critically hurt after bus accident in Ham Lake

More than 20 people were hurt, four critically, in a school bus crash Friday apparently caused by faulty brakes.
by Archie Ingersoll

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FEMA director addresses the press club

David Paulison, who took the reins of the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the botched response to Hurricane Katrina, speaks Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington.

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Carlton County's historic songs

Carlton County's historic songs

Some kids in Cloquet have found a different way to learn about their history. They've been working all week with folksinger Charlie Maguire, composing songs about the region.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Firefighter killed in California wildfire had Minnesota ties

Firefighter killed in California wildfire had Minnesota ties

One of the four firefighters who have died fighting a California wildfire was born on the Iron Range and had connections to Minnesota.

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Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

Starting a new life "900 Miles from Nowhere"

A new book blows some dust off the history of the Great Plains. "900 Miles from Nowhere" reveals the lives of early homesteaders through their own letters and photos.
by Cathy Wurzer

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One worker killed in explosion at Iron Range plant

An explosion and fire were reported Thursday at the United Taconite Mines plant in Forbes, Minnesota, and authorities say one worker was killed.

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Businesses evacuated after fire in South St. Paul

Businesses evacuated after fire in South St. Paul

The fire at a chemical manufacturer in South St. Paul has closed two entrance and exit ramps off of Interstate 494.

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Yankee pitcher killed in Manhattan plane crash

Yankee pitcher killed in Manhattan plane crash

A small plane carrying New York Yankee Cory Lidle slammed into a 50-story skyscraper Wednesday, apparently killing the pitcher and a second person in a crash that rained flaming debris onto the sidewalks and briefly raised fears of another terrorist attack.

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Evacuation of Gunflint Trail canceled, but fires still burn

The fires that threatened the trail are not out, but there is no longer an imminent threat to cabins and lodges.

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