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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...
Olympic Champion Offering Summer Swim Clinic In Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) – A 12-time Olympic medalist will stop in Minnesota this weekend for a swim clinic. Ryan Lochte represented the country in four separate games: Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro. He was a powerhouse on the world’s biggest stage, forming a one-two punch in the pool for Team USA with Michael Phelps.
After 50 Years, the Minnesota State Patrol is Making a Big Change
The Minnesota State Patrol has announced that they'll be making a change that will debut this week. It'll definitely be a big and noticeable change but it shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. History of the Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol started, no surprise, when the boom...
Malco earns coveted MNSTAR Safety Status
Another flag is flying at Malco’s headquarters west of Annandale, and this one signifies safety in the workplace. The flag is part of Malco Tools achieving yet two more honors Wednesday, Aug. 7, when it became a Minnesota Star (MNSTAR) certified company. It also received the state 2024 Governor’s Safety Award Wednesday.
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