Fatal apartment blaze injures many in Minneapolis
A New Year’s Day explosion and fire at a three story Minneapolis building with a grocery on the ground floor injured at least 14 people, six critically, as firefighters faced extreme cold and structural concerns. Several victims jumped or were found on the street. authorities investigate the cause.
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Dows
John Fruetel
Ers
Robert Ball
Hennepin County Emergency Medical Services
Fruetel
University of Minnesota
Abdi Warsame
State group urges new girls facility as Iowa Juvenile Home closes
The Iowa Juvenile Court Services Association asks lawmakers to create a state-run facility for delinquent girls amid the planned Jan. 16 closure of the 27 acre Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo. Officials warn current out of state or shelter placements lack needed treatment and risk higher costs.
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Toledo
Emilea Lundberg
Iowa Juvenile Court Services Association
Iowa Department of Human Services
Iowa Juvenile Home
Des Moines Register
Iawa
Eldora
Lundberg
Senate
Michael Gronstal
Council Bluffs
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Winter Snow Costs Mount for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa cities faced rising snow removal costs as a New Year storm hit. Iowa City deployed its full plow fleet, estimating about 22 000 dollars for a single dispatch, while Cedar Rapids logged roughly 60 overtime hours and about 6 000 dollars in overall storm costs. Officials note costs vary with storm duration, precipitation, and wind.
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Rick Fosse
Iowa City
Fosse
Cedar Rapids
Craig Hanson
Hanson
Towing Initiated for Snowed In Cedar Rapids Streets
Cedar Rapids police begin towing vehicles buried by snow with 48 hour move rules. Citations 25 dollars to start, 68 towing, 60 admin, 15 daily storage, and 45 extra if snow removal is required. Winter weather slows salt effectiveness. salt blends with sand for traction while plow crews work overtime.
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Iowa City
Fosse
Cody ‘Stling
Interstate 380
Wright Brothers Road
Brian Krei
Interstate 80
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