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Mpls. Firefigher May Be Among Nation’s Most Inspiring
By James Schugel, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Among all the firefighters and other first responders in the country, a Minneapolis firefighter is in the running to be named one of the best. The group...
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Mpls. Firefighters Help Collect Instruments
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Fire Department is taking part in a musical instrument drive to collect new and slightly used instruments for low-income students in Minneapolis Public Schools. The...
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The Moody Blues Help Ask For Instrument Donations
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)–The Moody Blues are playing a show at the Orpheum on June 9, and with the help of the Minneapolis Fire Department, they’ll be contributing more to the city than a concert. The...
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Mpls Firefighters Balancing Crews Through Budget Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As the city of Minneapolis tries to balance its books, the fire department is trying to balance out crews. Last month, budget woes forced the department to layoff six...
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17 Fires Set In Minneapolis, Arson Suspected
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Police are looking for the public’s help in finding whoever is responsible for lighting 17 fires overnight in south Minneapolis. Authorities said the fires were lit between 8:30...
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It’s Time To Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minneapolis Fire officials said Friday it’s time to check your carbon monoxide detectors in your home as we head into winter. The Minneapolis Fire Department said it has responded...
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Fire Damages 2 Minneapolis Homes Overnight
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities are investigating after a home in north Minneapolis and a home in south Minneapolis were each damaged by fire overnight. Fire crews responded to fire early Saturday...
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Police: Minneapolis Firefighter Arrested In Drug Probe
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis firefighter has been arrested in a narcotics investigation, accused of having meth on him — at his station. According to police, Lawrence Wajda, Jr. was arrested...
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Veteran Firefighter Charged In Meth-Selling Case
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A veteran Minneapolis firefighter has been charged with fifth-degree possession after he was found with methamphetamine. Lawrence Wajda Jr., 42, was arrested Tuesday morning at his...
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South Mpls Apartment Fire Cause ‘Undetermined’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Firefighters battled flames at a south Minneapolis apartment complex Monday afternoon and one person was brought to the hospital, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the...
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Fire Department: Cause Of S. Mps Business Fire Unknown
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The cause of a south Minneapolis business fire, which blew up multiple propane tanks last week, is unknown based upon the evidence, authorities said. The Smith Foundry, located at...
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1 Hospitalized After Apartment Fire In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say one person is recovering from smoke inhalation after a late night fire in Minneapolis. Fire crews responded to a report of an apartment fire at about 11 p.m. Sunday...
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Authorities: Gas Leak Caused NE Mpls House Explosion
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A leaking natural gas pipe was the cause of a Northeast Minneapolis house fire that left two families displaced, one person injured and five firefighters with heat exhaustion...
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Man Spelunking At Pillsbury Mill Rescued From Sewer Pipe
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A man had to be rescued from the Pillsbury Mill in south Minneapolis Tuesday morning after apparently spelunking outside the building and getting stuck in a pipe, according to...
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House Catches Fire In Minneapolis, No Injuries
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say an explosion may have started a house fire in north Minneapolis early Thursday morning. Fire crews responded to the fire on the 1900 block of Hillside Avenue North,...
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Authorities Investigate Early Morning Fire In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say a family of six was able to get out safely after an early morning house fire in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Fire crews responded to a report of a house fire on the...
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1 Hospitalized After Minneapolis Apartment Fire
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One man had to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in Minneapolis late Thursday night, authorities said. Crews responded to a report of a fire on the 3700...
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3 Escape House Fire In South Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say three people were able to get out safely after a house fire early Monday morning on the south side of Minneapolis. Fire crews responded to the 3700 block of 10th...
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Investigators: Unattended Candles Caused Condo Fire
Gallery: Minneapolis Apartment Fire MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Investigators say unattended candles caused Friday morning’s condo building fire in Uptown Minneapolis that sent one person to the hospital....
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Up To 2 Dozen Displaced In Minneapolis House Fire
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say as many as two dozen people are without a home after a fire at a duplex on the north side of Minneapolis early Tuesday morning. Crews responded shortly after...
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