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1 dead after Duluth apartment fire
'); document.write('A man is dead after an overnight fire in Duluth, despite the valiant efforts of fellow residents that tried to save him. Duluth fire crews were dispatched to the 8-unit building at 631 East 3rd Street just after 2:30 a.m. on reports of a structure fire. They arrived to find tenants had pulled a man out of the unit where the fire began, and were performing CPR on him. - PUB DATE: 8/11/2020 8:14:18 AM - SOURCE: KARE-TV NBC 11 Minneapolis'); document.write('
Duluth Fire Department app helps save man alone, paralyzed on rural bike trail
'); document.write('On August 10, 2019, Brok Hansmeyer\'s life was forever changed. What started as an afternoon of fun on the trail, quickly turned ugly. But if not for cutting edge technology, there\'s a chance it would\'ve been deadly. The Duluth Realtor was off the clock and planned to hit the trails. He was hoping to have what he called a \"bachelor night\". - PUB DATE: 8/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBJR-TV NBC 6 Superior'); document.write('
Fire damages Virginia home
'); document.write('All residents had safely evacuated the house when firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported at the scene and the American Red Cross is assisting the residents. The fire was mostly contained to the basement area, with some extension to the first floor. The entire house received varying degrees of smoke damage. - PUB DATE: 8/9/2020 8:51:00 AM - SOURCE: Duluth News Tribune'); document.write('
Crews Knock Down House Fire In Southeast Minneapolis; None Hurt
'); document.write('Minneapolis firefighters battled a house fire early Monday morning after severe storms rumbled over the metro overnight, dropping hail and frequent lightning. The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews responded around 5 a.m. to a vacant home on the 100 block of Seymour Avenue Southeast, in the city’s Prospect Park neighborhood. - PUB DATE: 8/10/2020 6:15:46 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis'); document.write('
No One Hurt After Firefighters Battle Flames At Bloomington Home
'); document.write('Bloomington firefighters say no one was hurt after crews knocked down a house fire in the south metro city early Monday morning. The Bloomington Fire Department says crews responded to a fire at a home on the 9800 block of First Avenue South, just across the street from John F. Kennedy High School. Crews quickly dealt with the fire, and reported that no one was hurt by the flames. - PUB DATE: 8/10/2020 7:20:44 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis'); document.write('
Claremont building deemed a total loss after Friday fire
'); document.write('Firefighters on the Range put out a small Gilbert garage fire Friday evening. It happened on the 100 block of East Michigan Avenue. According to the Northland FireWire, flames were contained to the attic of the garage. No injuries were reported. Gilbert, Eveleth, Fayal Township and Virginia firefighters responded. - PUB DATE: 8/7/2020 12:45:18 PM - SOURCE: KAAL-TV ABC 6 Austin'); document.write('
Firefighters put out small Gilbert garage fire
'); document.write('Firefighters on the Range put out a small Gilbert garage fire Friday evening. It happened on the 100 block of East Michigan Avenue. According to the Northland FireWire, flames were contained to the attic of the garage. No injuries were reported. Gilbert, Eveleth, Fayal Township and Virginia firefighters responded. - PUB DATE: 8/7/2020 6:06:00 PM - SOURCE: WDIO-TV & WIRT-TV ABC 10 Duluth'); document.write('
Duluth: Classic cars drive-by thanks police & firefighters for their service
'); document.write('Over one hundred classic cars drove by police and fire stations across the Northland Saturday to thank them for their service. The cars met at Barker\'s Island. They then drove through Duluth, Carlton, Cloquet, Scanlan and Proctor to wave at, cheer for and thank police and firefighters. For one participant, this thank you was personal because first responders saved his life. - PUB DATE: 8/8/2020 2:28:23 PM - SOURCE: WDIO-TV & WIRT-TV ABC 10 Duluth'); document.write('
St. Joseph’s $551,340 share of CARES money will be spent for public safety, health needs
'); document.write('St. Joseph’s $551,340 share of CARES Act federal funding will be split between public safety and public health needs, the City Council decided Aug. 3. Congress passed the measure in the spring with the money distributed by the states to each locality based on population. The money can only be used for expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic. - PUB DATE: 8/7/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Leaders'); document.write('
Bloomington Police, Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck In Cinder Block
'); document.write('Authorities in Bloomington teamed up Wednesday to help rescue a family’s cat. The pet, named Ethica, was new to the family as they had just rescued her. The Bloomington police and Bloomington fire responded after the cat fell into a cinder block within the home. Officials say it wasn’t easy to get the animal out, but crews were able to eventually reunite Ethica with her new family. - PUB DATE: 8/6/2020 9:14:48 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis'); document.write('
Interim chief takes reins at Anoka-Champlin
'); document.write('The Anoka-Champlin Fire Department has hired former Plymouth Fire Chief Richard Kline as interim chief while the Fire Board seeks a new round of applicants for the position of full-time chief. Since longtime Chief Charlie Thompson left to take the top job at the Columbia Heights Fire Department last summer, Anoka-Champlin has struggled to find the right candidate to replace him, despite interviewing two rounds of applicants. - PUB DATE: 8/5/2020 5:37:23 PM - SOURCE: Hometown Source'); document.write('
ATF assisting in investigation of large downtown St. Paul fire
'); document.write('The St. Paul division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in the investigation of a large fire downtown St. Paul that happened Tuesday morning. On social media, the ATF stated it is assisting the St. Paul Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal\'s office in the investigation. - PUB DATE: 8/5/2020 5:46:57 AM - SOURCE: KAAL-TV ABC 6 Austin'); document.write('