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Residents evacuated after train carrying ethanol derails, catches fire in Raymond, Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS — A BNSF train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in the west-central Minnesota town of Raymond early Thursday, and residents living near the scene were being evacuated, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said.

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Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations

Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup has derailed and caught fire in Minnesota and nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate from their homes

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Derailed train bursts into flames in Minnesota forcing residents to flee homes

The train derailed in the town of Raymond, about 100 miles west of Minneapolis, at about 1am on Thursday local time

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Minnesota residents evacuated from homes as train carrying ethanol derails and catches fire

Cargo train derailed at around 1am on Thursday morning in the town of Raymond, Minnesota

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California may create a new Amber Alert for missing Black women and girls. Here’s how

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Amid ongoing concerns that missing Black women and girls are too-often ignored by law enforcement and the media, a California legislator has proposed alert notifications to mandate immediate action when those cases happen.

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Cargill to stop handling Russian grains for export as war in Ukraine continues

Minnesota-based agribusiness Cargill said it will stop exporting Russian grains sourced by the company by the middle of this summer.

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Jamie Erdahl believes Vikings need a change at quarterback

On Wednesday morning's Good Morning Football, resident Minnesotan Jamie Erdahl believes that the Vikings need to replace Kirk Cousins.

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Signs point to northern Minnesota deer under winter stress again

Regardless of when spring finally arrives in northern Minnesota — assuming it does — the winter of 2022-2023 will go down as another severe one for deer in the top half of the state.

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Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs

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Nuclear plant shutdown blamed in Minnesota fish kill

State officials in Minnesota say the shutdown of a nuclear power plant caused a water temperature change that killed at least 230 fish in the Mississippi River

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Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected Tuesday in his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs

The Independent UK

Blogging mum turned sleuth solves 27-year-old case of boy, 11, killed by masked kidnapper

Jacob Wetterling was 11 when he went missing near his home in Minnesota, US, in October 1989. He was never found until Joy Baker started a blog and began investigating the case decades later

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Oil Companies Fail to Convince the Eighth Circuit Climate Cases Should Be Removed to Federal Court (Updated)

The Eighth Circuit joins the First, Third, Fourth, Ninth, and Tenth in rejecting the arguments for removal, but Judge David Stras writes an interesting concurrence.

Reason

Fix to stop leak at Xcel's nuclear plant Minnesota did not work, prompting shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy started shutting down its Monticello nuclear power plant Friday after the company's repair of a leaking pipe did not fully do the job — causing more radioactive water to seep into the ground.

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Minnesota nuclear plant shuts down for leak; residents worry

A Minnesota utility has begun shutting down a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis after failing to stop the release of radioactive material

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Review: Al Franken was good enough, smart enough as host of 'The Daily Show'

Al Franken's week behind the "Daily Show" desk won't inspire a campaign to make him the long-running program's permanent host. But it was a firm reminder that the former Minnesota senator's top priority these days is comedy.

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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

The company that owns a nuclear power plant northwest of Minneapolis says water containing a radioactive material is leaking from the plant for a second time

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Minnesota House poised to pass transgender refuge bill

Minnesota could become a refuge for transgender people from other states seeking health care that affirms their gender identity, under a bill scheduled for debate Thursday in the state House.

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Minnesota Senate panel approves trio of gun bills

MINNEAPOLIS — A trio of bills aimed at curbing gun violence received the endorsement of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, a giant victory for supporters of gun safety measures who have seen similar proposals languish for years under Republican control of the Senate.

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La Velle E. Neal III: After winter of catching waves, Ryan looking forward to summer of catching fish

FORT MYERS, Fla. — According to information obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the state officially has 11,842 lakes. Yes, that means the Land of 10,000 Lakes slogan is inaccurate, but we Minnesotans don't like to be pretentious, remember?

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Minnesota debates right-to-repair bills as tractor makers, farm groups seek amends

From his tractor dealership in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Kyle Smith, owner of Midway Farm Equipment, dispatches his mechanics miles away to fix farmers' tractors — repairs requiring much more than a wrench.

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Vikings and fullback C.J. Ham agree to two-year extension

International Football Agency (IFA) announced that the Minnesota Vikings and fullback C.J. Ham have agreed to a two-year extension.

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Laurie Hertzel: 10 books set on the Minnesota North Shore

Mid-March might not be the best time to go Up North, but it's a great time to read about being Up North.

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Alaska congresswoman testifies on behalf of Oregon and Minnesota ranked-choice voting initiatives

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola testified before the Minnesota and Oregon legislatures on bills that would expand ranked choice voting in those states, a first for the winner of Alaska’s first ranked-choice election held last year.

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Governors issued 10 executive orders from March 6-12

Nationally, governors issued 10 executive orders from March 6-12. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) led the field with two. Governors in 41 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

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