First major storm paralyzes Minnesota towns this week
North Central Minnesota endured heavy snow and winds with 9 to 11 inches of snowfall and drifts up to six to seven feet along Highway 2 from Fosston to Erskine. The DOT closed roads, opened shelters, and faced long truck lines and power outages as crews worked to recover. No serious injuries were reported as of Thursday morning.
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Bob Tucker
North Central
Minnesota
Duluth
Highway 2
Fosston
Erskine
Bagley
Department of Transportation
Rick Arnebeck
Minneapolis-St.Paul
Twin Cities
Two deaths blamed on major Minnesota blizzard storm
The storm dumped up to 14 inches of snow and gusts to 60 mph across Minnesota. Michael Muzzy, 23, was killed in Thief River Falls by an industrial bucket loader while removing snow. Sandra Kerrman, 25, died on Minnesota 28 east of Sauk Centre after her car slid off the road and she was struck while signaling for help. An elderly man near Perham died of natural causes. Hotels were full. shelters opened with National Guard oversight as crews aided stranded travelers.
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Associated Press
Michael Muzzy
Thief River Falls
Sandra Kerrman
Ward Springs
Minnesota
Sauk Centre
Otter Tail County
Perham
Upper Midwest
Roger Dohrmann
Castaway Hotel and Restaurant
Rare 19th century wine found in Albany mansion cellar
In Albany a wine expert from Heublein discovered 30 unopened cases totaling 780 bottles in the Ten Broeck Mansion cellars. The collection includes Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1875, Chateau Lafite 1868 and 1870, and Chambertin 1875, awaiting examination to assess value.
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Albany
N.Y
Alex McNally
Heublein Inc
Ten Broeck
Albany County Historical Association
Chateau Mouton- Rothschild
Chateau Lafite
Chambertin
FTC Drive Targets Deceptive Home Insulation Ads
The FTC issues warnings to 200 to 300 insulation manufacturers and suppliers about deceptive advertising. Civil suits and fines could reach up to ten thousand dollars per day for violations.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Diet Doctor Stands By Liquid Protein Method
Dr Robert Linn promotes his liquid protein diet as the sole effective obesity treatment despite government cautions. He acknowledges FDA concerns and agrees patients on the regimen should be closely watched by physicians for possible complications.
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Washington
Robert Linn
Food and Drug Administration
Minnesota local governments run deficits in 1976 report
State Auditor Robert Mattson says Minnesota local units spent 4.27 billion while revenue totaled 4.22 billion for the year ended June 30 1976. Spending exceeded revenues by 45 million for 1976 marking the first deficit since 1969 and a record 4 billion plus annual activity.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Robert Mattson
Mattson
Death toll tops 100 in Lebanese Israeli raid
AP reports that more than 100 people were killed and about 150 wounded in the Israeli air assault on villages and refugee camps in southwest Lebanon. Civilians, mainly Lebanese, suffered most casualties as the attack drew international protests and UN attention.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Sidon
U.N. Security Council
Middle East
Israel
Poisonous ammonia cloud drifts from train derailment over Gulf
Brisk winds push toxic ammonia from three derailed tank cars toward Escambia Bay in Pensacola Florida forcing evacuation of about 1000 residents. One man, pathologist Dr John R Thorshov aged 38, dies. Police say three square miles remain cordoned as investigators seek cause. Six hospitalized and thirty treated for inhalation.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Santa Rosa County
Florida
Panhandle
Escambia Bay
Gulf
John R. Thorshov
West Florida Hospital
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