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Disasters

Deadly US accidents involving fire crews

Deadly US accidents involving fire crews

Here's a look at some of the deadliest U.S. tragedies to have claimed the lives of wildland firefighters, including the 19 killed in an Arizona blaze Sunday.

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19 dead wildfire fighters' bodies found; shelters were deployed

19 dead wildfire fighters' bodies found; shelters were deployed

As the windblown blaze suddenly swept toward them, an elite crew of firefighting "hotshots" desperately rushed to break out their emergency shelters and take cover on the ground under the foil-lined fabric. By the time the flames had passed, 19 men lay dead in the nation's biggest loss of firefighters in a wildfire in 80 years.

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Duluth reopens another flood-damaged bridge

Duluth reopens another flood-damaged bridge

One of the last remaining damaged bridges from last year's devastating flooding in Duluth was reopened today - a year and a week after up to 10 inches of rain fell across the region, ripping up infrastructure and drowning hundreds of basements.
by Dan Kraker

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Multiple people injured in I-94 crash near Rogers

At least five people have been injured in a crash on Interstate 94 near Rogers, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
by Tim Nelson

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Ariz. couple unhurt in Minn. float plane crash

An Arizona couple is OK after their float plane crashed into a lake in northeastern Minnesota.

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2 dead in apparent St. Peter home shooting

Police Chief Matt Peters says authorities are not looking for any suspects and the public is not in danger.

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Repairs underway at sinkhole in Robbinsdale

Crews are repairing a sinkhole that opened over the weekend after a water main break in Robbinsdale.

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Twin Cites power outages and electrical grid, explained

Twin Cites power outages and electrical grid, explained

Massoud Amin, professor of electrical and computer engineering and the director of the Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss power outages and the basics of the power grid in the Twin Cities.

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Minneapolis Parks Board still busy cleaning up damaged trees

Minneapolis Parks Board still busy cleaning up damaged trees

Waves of weekend storms have damaged trees across Minneapolis. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Superintendent Jayne Miller about the clean up.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Thousands still without power in Minnesota

Thousands still without power in Minnesota

Storms knocked out power to about 615,000 homes and businesses in Minnesota over the weekend. It's the biggest outage ever in the state, according to Xcel Energy. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with Xcel spokesman Tom Hoen about the status of repairs to bring power back to customers.

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