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Greater Minnesota

Frozen pipes causing headaches for rural water systems

Frozen pipes causing headaches for rural water systems

Minnesota's largest rural water system says its facing a "phenomenal" problem with frozen water pipes.
by Mark Steil

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Police: Girl found dead had signs of cold exposure

Police say they are still trying to find out why a young girl was outside a Bemidji apartment on a morning with temperatures as low as -27.
by Dan Gunderson

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Big rise in irrigation pumping draws DNR attention to Minnesota's 'Bonanza Valley'

Big rise in irrigation pumping draws DNR attention to Minnesota's 'Bonanza Valley'

A 175 percent increase in irrigation pumping over 25 years has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to single out this west central Minnesota area as one of three places to focus on groundwater management.
by Dan Haugen

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Fire damages NorShor Theatre in Duluth

Officials believe the fire started with a faulty blower motor in the building's heating system. Damage to the building is estimated at $15,000.
by Dan Kraker

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Snow spurs crashes, closes I-35 in Duluth

Five inches of quickly falling snow on Thursday caused dozens of accidents across Duluth, including a multi-car crash that closed a stretch of Interstate 35 for hours.
by Dan Kraker

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Sartell police investigate woman's abduction

Police in Sartell say a woman who returned to her vehicle after a stop at McDonald's was abducted and assaulted.
by The Associated Press

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Frostbitten Minn. student returns home to family

A University of Minnesota Duluth student who suffered severe frostbite after spending the night outside in subzero temperatures has left the hospital and is back at her family's home in St. Cloud.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Inside the majestic Lake Superior ice caves

Photos: Inside the majestic Lake Superior ice caves

For the first time in nearly five years, the south shore of Lake Superior has frozen enough to allow people to access the ice caves of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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