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Toshiba Expands Laptop Lithium-Ion Battery Recall

Last March, Toshiba recalled the lithium-ion battery packs used in approximately 91,000 laptops that were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Now, the company is expanding the safety initiative, recalling an additional 83,000 units.

January 5, 2017 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Worker Killed In Industrial Accident At Malting Plant

Police in Shakopee say a man was killed in a workplace accident late Monday night at Rahr Malting Company. The incident happened at roughly 9:15 p.m. at the plant, located just off 1st Avenue in Shakopee.

January 3, 2017 Workers' Compensation Minnesota

Drivers Struggle With Black Ice In Saint Paul Metro Area

Freezing drizzle and black ice on Monday evening caused dozens of crashes and spinouts that stranded cars and trucks in ditches across the metro area, authorities said.

January 3, 2017 Auto Minnesota

Big Data Already Paying Off In Insurance Fraud Detection

There’s a lot of talk right now about how big data is going to change insurance. Artificial intelligence and prescriptive analytics are definitely coming, and they will definitely change the insurance industry.

December 21, 2016 Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Three-Level Apartment Complex Total Loss After Fire

Ten people are permanently displaced after a fire destroyed an apartment building Monday in Virginia, Minnesota. Virginia Fire Chief Allen Lewis said Tuesday morning the fire was extinguished around 9 p.m. Monday. The building is a total loss, he said, but some possessions may be salvageable.

December 21, 2016 Excess & Surplus Lines Minnesota

NHTSA Investigating Rollaway Incidents In Dodge Models With Rotary Gear Selector

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a “preliminary evaluation” of approximately 1 million Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUVs following 43 complaints alleging roll-aways when the vehicles are in the parked position.

December 20, 2016 Auto Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Several Companies Recall Products Made With Contaminated Milk Powder

The Food and Drug Administration announced a series of related recalls of products, including waffle mix, kettle chips and macaroni and cheese, because of possible salmonella contamination.

December 14, 2016 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Regulators Propose Requiring Communication Between Vehicles To Reduce Crashes

The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday proposed requiring all new cars and trucks to be able to "talk" to one another using short-range wireless technology to potentially avoid tens of thousands of crashes annually.

December 13, 2016 Auto Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

600 Collisions Reported As Winter Storm Moves Through Minnesota

The Minnesota State Patrol recorded 600 crashes statewide from Saturday to Sunday morning as wintry weather hit --- and was expected to tear across several states.

December 12, 2016 Auto Liability Minnesota

Homeowners’ Financial Troubles Led To Arson

A former St. Augusta man was sentenced Thursday to more than four years in prison after previously pleading guilty to arson and illegally possessing a firearm. Travis Lee Cox, 35, was accused of setting fire to his home at 1680 Forest Glen Circle in January 2014.

December 12, 2016 Fraud Property Minnesota