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Experts warn fireflies are disappearing
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Another reason Minnesotans cherish their summers: fireflies. The dazzling beetles are only visible roughly three to four weeks out of the year from end of June to July, but researchers warn they are disappearing. Ben Pfeiffer, the founder of "Firefly Conservation and Research," told KARE...
One person hurt after car crashes into median in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - One man is hurt after a one-vehicle crash Wednesday evening. It happened just after 6 PM. State Patrol says a Nissan Murano was traveling eastbound on Interstate 94 when the vehicle lost control and collided with the cable median barrier at milepost 5.
Highway Patrol identifies homeless man killed after being hit by truck
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A pedestrian was killed in the parking lot of Cass-Clay Creamery early Thursday morning after being hit by a truck. North Dakota Highway Patrol says they were called to 200 20th Street North just after 1:00 a.m. on August 15. NDHP says a truck...
Two 9-year-old girls, 2 others killed in northern Minnesota crash
FLOODWOOD, Minn. — Four people, including two 9-year-old girls, are dead after a semi hit three cars and another semi in a construction zone in northern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.According to the state patrol, a semi was going at "highway speeds" and hit the other vehicles, which were stopped due to construction. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Floodwood. Four people in a Honda Pilot were killed — 9-year-olds Hope Mae Oakgrove and Charlotte White, 66-year-old Bonnie Mae Dow and 65-year-old Vincent Louis Dow.A total of 10 people were involved in the crash, according to the state patrol. Three of them, including the semi driver who struck the other vehicles, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.This is a developing story. Check back with WCCO.com for more.
This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota
Driving can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure as you navigate the open road. However, it's important to remember that not all roads are created equal - some are notorious for their deadly reputation.
Making the Case for Mass Timber
Mass timber is frequently labeled a luxury that cannot compete in price with traditional construction materials. The theory goes that wood, concrete, and stick-frame styles will be less expensive choices than mass timber, even if they do not have the same back-to-nature charm. But a recently completed two-year research project has found that mass timber, while more costly, is competitive, at least in Minneapolis, Denver, and Atlanta.
KARE staffers pick their State Fair favs
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Sometimes when you hear an AWESOME musical artist, stumble upon a restaurant that hits different, or make some other life-changing discovery, the first instinct is to share it with people you like so they can enjoy it too. That's the intention of this KARE 11...
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