Fire burns encampment in south Minneapolis; 2 people injuredFebruary 29, 2024 2:10 PMBy Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt SepicTwo people were injured in a fast-moving fire at an encampment in south Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.
A wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state historyFebruary 29, 2024 9:45 AMBy The Associated PressA wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes.
'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire seasonFebruary 28, 2024 4:00 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Lukas LevinMinnesota Department of Natural Resources wildfire operations supervisor William Glesener explained how fires can burn under snow blankets and lead to a more active wildfire season.
Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supplyFebruary 26, 2024 10:00 AMBy Dan GundersonSchools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in St. PaulFebruary 21, 2024 1:24 PMBy MPR News StaffA pedestrian died after being struck by a Metro Transit bus in St. Paul early Wednesday. It’s the second fatal pedestrian crash involving a Metro Transit bus in three weeks.
Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to serviceFebruary 21, 2024 9:48 AMBy The Associated PressTwo young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire over the weekend as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Here are the victims’ stories.
Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are nearly double what they were last yearFebruary 21, 2024 4:00 AMBy Cari SpencerAs of Tuesday, 45 people had died in fatal crashes. At the same time last year, that number was 23, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. Director Mike Hanson says risky driving amid the warmer weather is partially to blame.
Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officersFebruary 19, 2024 5:35 PMBy Tom CrannDetails are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
Things to know about the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebrationFebruary 16, 2024 1:24 PMBy The Associated PressThe shooting happened outside the city’s historic Union Station. One woman was killed and 22 people were injured — about half of whom were under the age of 16.
Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police sayFebruary 15, 2024 2:14 PMBy The Associated PressThe mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and wounding almost two dozen others, appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday.