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Hit-and-Run Critically Injures Vet on Side of Road

Authorities are searching for a driver that hit a man along Interstate 35 in Hinckley while he was pulled over helping to fix a vehicle, authorities said Tuesday.

The crash happened shortly before 10:50 p.m. Monday on southbound I-35 near Fire Monument Road in Hinckley, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Duluth Still Recovering 1 Year after Flash Flood

A year ago today, too much rain began to fall in Duluth. Homes and cars became submerged under water as up to 10 inches of rain fell in some areas in less than 48 hours.

More than 1,700 homes were damaged during that flash flood, and many homeowners didn’t have flood insurance. The city is still in the thick of repairing the streets and infrastructure.

2 Businesses, Apartments Destroyed in Cook Fire

Investigators say a fire that destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook appears to be accidental.
    
The St. Louis County sheriff's office and the state fire marshal's office conducted a joint investigation. While the exact cause of the fire is unknown, authorities say foul play is not suspected.

SLIDESHOW: Meteorite Lands at Minn. Farm

Bruce and Nelva Lilienthal with their meteorite. - Photo: KSTP/Jim O'Connell

A Minnesota couple found a 33-pound meteorite at their farm in Arlington, Minn.

Bruce and Nelva Lilienthal said it's unclear when the debris from outer space landed at their farm.

It's believed to be one of the largest meteorites ever found in Minnesota. Another meteorite landed at the farm about 120 years ago, they said.

NTSB Rules in 2011 Mayo Clinic Helicopter Crash

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Federal officials investigating a helicopter crash that a killed Mayo Clinic heart surgeon and technician say financial pressures contributed to the pilot's decision to continue flying through deteriorating weather.
    

Minn. Day Care Owner Charged After Girl Found on Highway

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A day care owner in Sandstone, Minn. has been charged with neglect and endangering a child after a 2-year-old was found walking along a highway.

Carrie Ann Richardson, 56, of Sandstone, was charged in Pine County District Court in connection with the incident, according to the criminal complaint.

GOP State Senator in Minn. Race for Bachmann Seat

A third Republican is formally in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District.