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December 30, 2009 4:24 PM

Carbon monoxide cases treated in state's only emergency hyperbaric chamber

Found unconscious in their St. Paul home because of a defective boiler, Tom and Nancy Nordeen were rushed this week to the state's only facility that offers emergency hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 30, 2009 1:01 PM

Fox shot in runway disruption at MSP

A brief flight delay at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday morning had nothing to do with snowstorms or terrorism. Blame the foxes.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 30, 2009 10:58 AM

Mpls. homicides down 50 percent from last year

The number of homicides in Minneapolis is down sharply this year, a trend showing up in large cities nationwide.

by Brandt Williams

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December 29, 2009 6:43 PM

Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl

Brett Favre and Peyton Manning already were Pro Bowl regulars when they were selected to this season's game Tuesday.

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December 29, 2009 6:41 PM

Suns trade Alando Tucker to Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday traded swingman Alando Tucker, a future conditional second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Jason Hart.

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December 29, 2009 5:31 PM

Report raises concerns over carbon monoxide poisoning

Sixty-one Minnesotans died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from 2003 to 2007, with the number of fatalities peaking in the fall and winter months, according to a new report by the state's Department of Health.

by Madeleine Baran

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December 29, 2009 4:45 PM

Woman charged in crash that killed unborn child

A Minneapolis woman has been charged in a wrong-way crash that killed an unborn child.

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December 29, 2009 3:45 PM

Plans evolve for high-speed rail from Minn to Ill.

Plans continue to evolve for a high-speed rail line from the Twin Cities to Chicago, as Minnesota officials study possible routes the rail could follow.