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Disasters

Former Senate staffer Brodkorb critically injured in crash

Former Senate staffer Brodkorb critically injured in crash

The Minnesota State Patrol says Michael Brodkorb's car struck the wall of a bridge along 35E in Mendota Heights Wednesday about 9 p.m. Wednesday and came to rest against a concrete median barrier.

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Tab for Minneapolis water main break: $325,000

Tab for Minneapolis water main break: $325,000

The city of Minneapolis says the water main break that flooded a busy downtown area earlier this month cost $325,000 to repair.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Baby pulled from SUV in Lake Minnetonka

A baby girl is in critical condition and three other family members are being treated after their sport utility vehicle went through the ice on Lake Minnetonka.

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TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners

TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners

The Transportation Security Administration confirms that it is getting rid of airport body scanners that produce a naked image of travelers.

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Water system problems hit Oslo, Minn.

All 300 residents in tiny Oslo, Minn., which is in the northwestern part of the state, would really like to take a hot shower this morning. They haven't had running water since Sunday.

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Japan 787 makes emergency landing

An All Nippon Airways flight made an emergency landing at a Japanese airport after a cockpit message showed battery problems, in the latest trouble for the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner."

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Woman trapped in car for 18 hours

The husband of a Minnesota woman who was trapped in her overturned car on an icy pond says she's expected to recover.

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3 Miss. family members die in Minn. crash

Three members of a Mississippi family died and one was critically injured on an icy highway in northern Minnesota, the State Patrol reported Sunday.

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Woman, 67, rescued from partly submerged car

Plymouth police say a 67-year-old woman survived a chilly night after her car drove off the road into a frigid pond.

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Survivors still suffering after Concordia disaster

Survivors still suffering after Concordia disaster

Passengers who survived the terrifying capsizing of the Costa Concordia off Tuscany have come in for a rude shock as they mark the first anniversary of the disaster on Sunday: They've been told they aren't welcome at the weekend's commemorations.

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