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Disasters

U building evacuated after chemical spill

The university said that about three gallons of hazardous chemicals were spilled just before 3 p.m. Wednesday as they were being moved through the building.
by Tim Nelson

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Inspectors check bridges for flood damage

Teams of bridge inspectors are checking bridges across northeast Minnesota for damage caused by last month's flooding.
by Jon Collins

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Repairs preceded Sartell paper mill blaze

Police reports released this week shed some light on the Memorial Day explosion and fire at a paper mill in central Minnesota.
by Conrad Wilson

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MnDOT checking NE Minn. bridges for flood damage

MnDOT checking NE Minn. bridges for flood damage

Teams of bridge inspectors are blanketing northeastern Minnesota to check for damage that may have been caused by last month's flooding.
by Tom Crann

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Dozens of Edina residents displaced by fire

Investigators are looking for the cause of an apartment fire in Edina that caused dozens of residents to evacuate.

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Officials in Duluth to size up flood damage

Officials in Duluth to size up flood damage

Federal and state officials meet in Duluth Wednesday morning to begin assessing the damage done to homes and businesses by recent flooding. Results of the assessments could lead to federal aid for the region.
by Dan Kraker

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Carlton County phone, 911 service cut

Much of Carlton County in northeast Minnesota is expected to remain without emergency 911 service and other communications until about 7 p.m. tonight. So far, the loss of service has not resulted in any major public safety issues.
by Dan Kraker

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6-year-old MN drowning victim identified

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office has identified the young boy who drowned in a lake while celebrating a birthday in Golden Valley.

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Vergas man survives house explosion

The sheriff's department said Tuesday Vergas firefighters responded to the property Monday afternoon and found the 67-year-old homeowner inside the rubble.

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Man's body found in Lake Lomond

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office says the man's body was found Sunday afternoon by a boater.

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