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Disasters

Officials: 6 killed in blaze at New Ulm inn

he blaze engulfed the Bohemian Bed & Breakfast house early yesterday. Authorities did not identify the victims, but family members confirmed three of the victims were a mother and her two daughters. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Afghan war's deadly toll on US forces hasn't eased

Despite U.S. reports of progress on the battlefield, American troops were killed in the first half of this year at the same pace as in 2010 - an indication that the war's toll on U.S. forces has not eased as the Obama administration moves to shift the burden to the Afghans.

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FEMA denies appeal for tornado victims

FEMA denies appeal for tornado victims

FEMA again denied Minnesota's appeal for individual assistance for homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the deadly May 22 tornado that hit Hennepin and Anoka Counties.
by Jessica Mador

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Roads buckling again in heat around metro

The high heat has caused roads to buckle on various highways around the Twin Cities.
by Nancy Lebens

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Feds grill former BP chief Hayward

Grilled by the Justice Department and plaintiffs suing the oil giant he once ran, former BP chief Tony Hayward fought off accusations that he sought to prop up the company's falling share price through his subordinates' daily briefings on the Gulf oil spill, and that the firm failed to keep its promise to share its data on how much crude was spewing into the sea, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

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2 kayakers rescued from Lake Superior near Duluth

The U.S. Coast Guard was rescuing one kayaker from chilly Lake Superior when they learned another kayaker also needed help.

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Near-famine conditions driving Somali refugees to Kenya

The United Nations says Somalia is on the brink of famine. The UN announced yesterday it's seen a dramatic increase in Somali refugees arriving at camps in neighboring Kenya. As many as 20,000 have crossed the border in just the last two weeks.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minot businesses use creativity to survive flood

Minot businesses use creativity to survive flood

Innovation is proving the key to survival for many companies in the Minot area as they cope with transportation snarls, possible water contamination and other obstacles from the flood that swamped 4,000 houses and hundreds of businesses.

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As water ebbs in Minot, thoughts of recovery

As water ebbs in Minot, thoughts of recovery

The Souris River began a long, slow retreat in Minot on Sunday, leaving behind an arduous rebuilding job for more than 4,000 homeowners and hundreds of business operators, most of whom lack insurance to pay for it.

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