Disasters

Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris
As France vowed to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Minnesotans gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Tuesday to pray and reflect on the cathedral and the many manifestations of their faith.
Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris burned on Monday. Its spire fell. But the French Gothic structure was not fully lost, especially in memories of the beloved national symbol.
Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.
Shock, prayers around the world for Notre Dame in Paris
The world reacted with shock, horror and prayers to the massive fire Monday at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity with the people of France.
Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, spire collapses, towers still standing
The building burned for hours on Monday, with smoke billowing into the sky. The cause of the cathedral's blaze was not immediately known, but the initial investigation points to an accident.
Stocking up, waiting out the flood: Life on the Isle of Oslo
The small town of Oslo, Minn., is cut off from the outside world. Floodwaters from the cresting Red River have closed every road in and out of town, and it's not clear when they will recede. But most people aren't worried. This happens all the time.
2 children dead as severe storms pummel South
Powerful storms that rolled across the South on Saturday spawned at least two suspected tornadoes, damaged homes and killed two children in Texas, authorities said.
Southern MN picking up the pieces after wild April blizzard
Tiny Kiester, Minn., got its butt kicked by this week's storm, but the town's making do. Across southern Minnesota, it will take several days to replace hundreds of downed power poles and restore all electrical service.
Bloomington police say a man who witnesses said may have pushed or thrown a 5-year-old boy from the third floor of the Mall of America Friday has been arrested. The child has life-threatening injuries.