Disasters

April 15, 2013 2:56 PM

Photos: Boston Marathon rocked by explosions

Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring at least 130 others in a terrifying scene of broken glass, smoke and severed limbs, authorities said.

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April 15, 2013 2:51 PM

State Sen. Scott Dibble safe in Boston

State Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, had finished the Boston Marathon and was away from the finish line by the time two explosions hit Monday, according to a staffer in his office. Dibble was fine and didn't hear or see anything, the staff member said.

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April 15, 2013 2:44 PM

3 killed as 2 bombs explode at Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon says that bombs caused the two explosions heard at the finish line and that organizers were working with authorities to determine what happened.

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April 15, 2013 2:00 PM

LIVE BLOG: Explosion at Boston Marathon finish line injures multiple people

Two powerful explosions detonated in quick succession right next to the Boston Marathon finsh line this afternoon.

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April 15, 2013 11:09 AM

Special coverage on Boston bombings

Special coverage from Boston public radio station WBUR on the investigation into the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday.

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April 13, 2013 3:16 PM

2 die in weather-related crash in Duluth

At least two people have died in a weather-related crash in Duluth and more snow is expected.

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April 13, 2013 12:55 PM

Tax deadline postponed for S. Minn. storm victims

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is extending the state tax filing deadline for some residents affected by storms this week.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 13, 2013 10:38 AM

Franken, others tour SW Minn. storm damage, estimated at $10M

State and federal officials toured ice storm damage on Saturday in southwestern Minnesota, where government and business representatives estimate it will cost more than $10 million to clean up tree limbs and restore power.

by Mark Steil