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Disasters

Colorado wildfire destroys hundreds of homes

Colorado wildfire destroys hundreds of homes

Colorado Springs officials said Thursday that hundreds of homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire that has encroached on the state's second-largest city and threatened the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Man's body pulled from Lake Minnetonka

Family members say Kennedy Maddox was celebrating his high school graduation when he disappeared.

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Why the water overwhelmed Duluth

Why the water overwhelmed Duluth

Last week, Duluth residents awoke to the worst flooding in recent memory. Water overwhelmed a system designed to handle big storms, but not this big. It became apparent that Duluth's aging sewers could not handle so much water. City officials acknowledge that it may not be possible to prepare for such a storm.
by Dan Kraker

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FEMA officials to survey flood damage

Four teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in north Minnesota to gather preliminary damage assessments of roads, bridges and other public infrastructure.
by Tom Robertson

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Officials urge flood victims to test wells

Officials urge flood victims to test wells

The Minnesota Department of Health is urging private well owners affected by flooding in the northeastern region to have their water tested.

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High school grad missing in Lake Minnetonka

Family members say Kennedy Maddox, 20, was celebrating his high school graduation when he disappeared.

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Flooded roads in ruin, repairs could take years

Flooded roads in ruin, repairs could take years

From its landmark harbor to the rail lines that stitch across its hills, Duluth is a town built for transportation.
by Tim Nelson

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Q&A: Homeowners should weigh factors when considering flood insurance

Q&A: Homeowners should weigh factors when considering flood insurance

Only 111 Duluth households had flood insurance policies when the area was hit by heavy rains and flooding last week, according to the National Flood Insurance Program.
by Tom Crann

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In flooded Barnum, a community pulls together

In flooded Barnum, a community pulls together

Residents in Barnum -- and all over rural Carlton County -- are a study in self reliance. They are helping themselves, and getting help from surprising places.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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