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July 13, 2023 12:10 PM

Minnesota air quality alert Friday, Saturday; wildfire smoke returning

An air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, as another wave of wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the region.

by MPR News Staff

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July 12, 2023 10:08 PM

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

A tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no reports of injuries.

by The Associated Press

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July 10, 2023 3:15 PM

Air quality alerts curtail summer camps and outdoor activities for kids

June’s record number of air quality alerts this year has affected summer camps and outdoor activities for kids.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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July 10, 2023 10:27 AM

Fargo Marathon director dies after being hit by truck while riding bike

The founder and race director of the Fargo Marathon died when his bicycle was struck by a truck pulling a boat on a trailer in Detroit Lakes. Mark Knutson was 53.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 9, 2023 5:07 PM

Grass fire spreads to apartment building in St. Paul

St. Paul firefighters say gusty winds and dry conditions helped spark a grass fire that spread to an apartment building Saturday afternoon. The fire displaced 30 residents.

by Aaliyah Demry

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July 7, 2023 5:30 AM

OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion

OceanGate did not offer additional details about pausing its operations. Its CEO, Stockton Rush, was among the five people killed when the company's Titan submersible imploded in June.

by Ayana Archie

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July 7, 2023 5:00 AM

Here's what to know about roller coaster safety after 2 recent scares

Amusements and attractions at parks and carnivals are regulated and inspected. Although some accidents do occur, fatalities are rare.

by Scott Neuman

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July 5, 2023 12:15 PM

Wisconsin roller coaster riders were trapped upside down for hours after mechanical failure

The oscillating Fireball was just sliding down from its vertical loop at a festival in Crandon, Wis., on Sunday when it stopped unexpectedly, suspending its passengers for hours.

by Emily Olson

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July 5, 2023 8:04 AM

Firefighters respond to fire at Hiawatha Ave. grain elevator

The Minneapolis Fire Department was on the scene of a fire at a grain elevator between 37th and 38th Streets at Hiawatha Avenue Wednesday morning.

by Tim Nelson

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July 5, 2023 5:42 AM

Bodies of 3 missing swimmers recovered from river near Red Wing

The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office says the swimmers were part of a family gathering Monday night at Diamond Island on the Vermillion River.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Disasters

Minnesota air quality alert Friday, Saturday; wildfire smoke returning

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

Air quality alerts curtail summer camps and outdoor activities for kids

Fargo Marathon director dies after being hit by truck while riding bike

Grass fire spreads to apartment building in St. Paul

OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion

Here's what to know about roller coaster safety after 2 recent scares

Wisconsin roller coaster riders were trapped upside down for hours after mechanical failure

Firefighters respond to fire at Hiawatha Ave. grain elevator

Bodies of 3 missing swimmers recovered from river near Red Wing

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