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Death toll from crashes rises in Douglas County

For the first time in five years, the number of traffic deaths increased in Minnesota. Crashes killed 378 people in the state in 2012, according to preliminary reports from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. In 2011, 368 people died in crashes on Minnesota roads.

By Al Edenloff , January 09, 2013

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Unbelted deaths: October deadliest month

October was the deadliest month for unbelted traffic deaths in 2012, according to preliminary reports from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.

November 16, 2012

Six lives lost in three hours

Six lives lost in three hours In the space of three hours, six lives were lost in three separate crashes on snowy, slushy roads near Alexandria and Glenwood on Monday. The first crash happened during a heavy snowfall at about 3:05 p.m. on Interstate 94 about three miles west of Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff , February 22, 2012

Flood battle claims life

Flood battle claims life Volunteers filled and stacked sandbags at the Goehring family farm here Thursday, but it was chaotic without Quentin Goehring – a former Brandon resident – manning the operation. The 73-year-old described by his family as a workaholic died last Wednesday night after sandbagging for 14 hours to protect the 70-acre ranch.

By By Amy Dalrymple, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , April 13, 2011

201 teens die on state roads in five years

Minnesota teens in the state’s northwest and southern corners are less likely to travel buckled up compared to their peers in other parts of the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.

November 03, 2010

State hits 300 road deaths for year

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety reports the state’s year-to-date traffic fatalities topped 300 in September.

October 22, 2010

State hits 300 road deaths for year

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety reports the state’s year-to-date traffic fatalities topped 300 this week.

By Staff Report , September 30, 2010

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Record low number of alcohol-related crash deaths reported

Minnesota alcohol-related crashes in 2009 resulted in a record low 141 deaths – a 13 percent drop from the 163 deaths in 2008.

By Staff Report , September 25, 2010

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New study says nearly all structure fire deaths happen in home fires

According to a new study, Home Structure Fires, from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires account for 92 percent of fire deaths that occur in structures. These fires cause an average of 2,840 civilian deaths each year.

By Staff Report , May 30, 2010

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Adults older than 75 have higher risk of death in home fires

A new report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows that adults older than 75 are nearly three times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public.

May 19, 2010

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172 arrested for DWI in state's 'deadliest' counties

Enhanced DWI patrols conducted in the state’s counties with the most alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries resulted in 172 DWI arrests in March.

By Staff Report , April 11, 2010

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Detroit Lakes police handle four deaths in three days

Detroit Lakes police were kept busy last week with the unexpected deaths of four people over three days in separate incidents.

By Nathan Bowe , March 02, 2010

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2009 fire deaths projected to be lowest on record

The Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division reports that Minnesota’s projected number of fire deaths in 2009 will be the lowest since record keeping began in 1970.

January 20, 2010

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Minnesota's annual traffic deaths drop again; 2009 figure projected to be lowest since 1944

While 2010 had a deadly start with four deaths the first weekend, Minnesota’s 2009 preliminary traffic death count of 403 marks another significant drop in annual road fatalities, representing an 8 percent drop from the 455 deaths in 2008.

January 08, 2010

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Minnesota traffic deaths hit 300 for the year

Minnesota’s year-to-date traffic fatalities topped 300 over the weekend of September 19-20, putting the state on pace to have fewer traffic deaths than 2008, which had the lowest death count since 1945.

October 02, 2009

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