Disasters

May 29, 2012 7:01 AM

Sartell paper mill blast claims 1 life

One person was killed and four were injured in an explosion that caused a large fire at a paper mill in Sartell.

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May 28, 2012 4:10 PM

South Minneapolis congregation rallies after its church burns down

Walker Community United Methodist Church was destroyed by fire Sunday night, and wrecking crews tore down what was left of its weakened walls on Monday. Five Methodist congregations and one Jewish synagogue have offered space to the homeless congregation.

by Sasha Aslanian

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May 28, 2012 3:40 PM

Child who survived boating accident goes home

An 8-year-old Minnesota boy who survived a boating accident that left his two younger brothers dead has been released the hospital.

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May 25, 2012 12:00 AM

Wrong-way driver dies in fiery crash

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fiery crash that claimed the life of one man near Winona.

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May 24, 2012 3:00 PM

Friday Roundtable: Reflecting on Mpls. tornado anniversary

This week on the Friday Roundtable, our panelists will reflect on the one-year anniversary of the north Minneapolis tornado, and what lies ahead for the community.

by Brandt Williams

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May 23, 2012 11:14 AM

Campfire restriction lifted in BWCA

The U.S. Forest Service lifted campfire restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness effective Wednesday.

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May 22, 2012 2:42 PM

North Minneapolis tornado: One year later

One year after the north Minneapolis tornado, MPR News revisits the area to see how the recovery was managed and to look ahead to what's next.

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May 22, 2012 2:24 PM

Officials mark year since N. Mpls. tornado

Local and state elected officials marked the one-year anniversary of the Minneapolis tornado Tuesday morning by remembering two men who died as a result of the storm.

by Brandt Williams

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May 22, 2012 12:00 PM

First person: One family's recovery

MPR's Tom Crann talks with Dana Gronau, whose home was damaged in last May's tornado. She talks about the difficulties in navigating insurance, etc., and lingering issues in her neighborhood.

by Tom Crann