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Minnesota Traffic Accidents Kill More Pedestrians

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  • Saturday, May 25 2013 8:09 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:09:22 GMT
    Nearly 70 participants took part in a Duathlon held at the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center. This event consists of a 3.1 mile run, a 13 mile bike ride, and a 2 mile run after that. Competitors from
    Nearly 70 participants took part in a Duathlon held at the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center. This event consists of a 3.1 mile run, a 13 mile bike ride, and a 2 mile run after that.
  • Saturday, May 25 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:07:03 GMT
    Several residents from across the area strapped on their helmets and cruised downtown Mankato on vintage bikes this morning.The first annual Tweed bicycle ride took place as riders sported old–style bikes
    Several residents from across the area strapped on their helmets and cruised downtown Mankato on vintage bikes this morning.The first annual Tweed bicycle ride took place as riders sported old–style bikes and learned about the history of biking in the Key City.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:35:59 GMT
    Emergency responders converge on 1107 Warren Street in Mankato after a pedestrian is hit by a pickup truck. The call came in after 4:00 today. Officials say a woman was taken to the hospital. The extent
    Just after 4:00 p.m. a woman was hit by a pickup truck. Officials say her condition at the hospital is unknown at this time.
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Minnesota safety officials say the number of pedestrian deaths has risen sharply in 2012. 

23 pedestrians have died in Minnesota this year, which is up from 14 at this time last year. So, This month, the Department of Transportation will launch its first pedestrian safety campaign in nearly 15 years.