Disasters

July 11, 2020 10:33 AM

Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities

The federal government has denied a request from the state of Minnesota for a disaster declaration and accompanying financial support, to help clean up and repair fire damage from unrest following the police killing of George Floyd.

by MPR News Staff

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July 3, 2020 6:01 PM

Boy dies after going missing in St. Croix River

A 10-year-old boy died Friday after being pulled from the waters of the St. Croix River.

by MPR News Staff

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May 24, 2020 2:59 PM

Boy dies, three injured in western Minnesota house fire

A 2-year-old boy died and three other people were injured in a house fire early Sunday morning in western Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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May 22, 2020 6:01 AM

Mayor: Pakistan plane crashes near Karachi, all 107 killed

A passenger plane belonging to state-run Pakistan International Airlines crashed near the southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2020 5:57 AM

Sprinklers contain fire in St. Paul high-rise

Hundreds of people were evacuated, but some residents who could not use the stairs were left in place, due to what the building's governing board told residents was serious damage to the elevators.

by Tim Nelson and Nancy Lebens

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April 12, 2020 7:52 PM

Severe storms sweep across South, killing at least 6 in Mississippi

Strong storms pounded the Deep South on Sunday, killing at least six people in southern Mississippi and damaging up to 300 homes and other buildings in northern Louisiana.

by The Associated Press

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April 11, 2020 9:21 AM

'Hope isn't a strategy': How to prepare for a natural disaster during COVID-19

If a major hurricane, flood or wildfire happens during the pandemic, evacuation shelters could be dangerous and cross-state aid impossible. So disaster response experts are planning new strategies.

by Nathan Rott

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March 29, 2020 1:34 PM

Tornado strikes Arkansas city; officials say pandemic closures helped keep people safe

The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns.

by Meg Anderson

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March 14, 2020 7:05 PM

Australia's fire-ravaged forests are recovering. Ecologists hope it lasts

After devastating fires, there are signs of regrowth across much of eastern Australia. But there's also concern that a changing climate may alter some of the country's unique landscapes forever.

by Nathan Rott