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Transportation

Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

An April Fools’ Day blizzard knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Saturday, and made for treacherous travel conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup will continue Friday at the scene of Thursday’s train derailment and fire in the western Minnesota community of Raymond. Crews have started moving some of the 22 derailed cars to better access the handful still burning.
by Andrew Krueger and Hannah Yang

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Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup left the tracks early Thursday, leading officials to evacuate the small town of Raymond, about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. People were being allowed to return home as of noon. No injuries were reported.
by Kirsti Marohn, Mark Zdechlik, Tim Nelson, Kerem Yücel and Hannah Yang

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A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River

A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River

“There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place,” according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
by Bill Chappell

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St. Paul, Minneapolis lift parking restrictions

St. Paul, Minneapolis lift parking restrictions

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are lifting their winter parking restrictions starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. 
by Jon Collins

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Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical south of Fargo

Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical south of Fargo

Authorities say there is no threat to public safety, and there were no injuries or fire. Over 30 of the 70 cars on the train left the tracks around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, and some of the cars leaked liquid asphalt. But there are no waterways near where the derailment happened.
by The Associated Press

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Fatal crash closes stretch of Highway 62 near Twin Cities airport

Fatal crash closes stretch of Highway 62 near Twin Cities airport

One person died in a crash early Monday that prompted a lengthy closure of a stretch of State Highway 62 — the Crosstown — near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by MPR News Staff

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Great Lakes shipping season begins with little ice, new cargo

Great Lakes shipping season begins with little ice, new cargo

It’s a telltale sign of spring in the Northland. The Great Lakes shipping season has begun. This winter there’s very little ice on Lake Superior to slow the giant freighters.
by Dan Kraker

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