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Disasters

Obama declares 20 Minnesota counties disaster areas

The declaration will allow state and local governments and some nonprofit organizations to receive federal funding to help pay for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms and flooding.
by Madeleine Baran

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Plant in Fridley evacuated out of precaution

All 70 or so employees have been evacuated from a Fridley metal plating plant.

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Journalist T.R. Reid on politics, healthcare, and Japan

Journalist T.R. Reid on politics, healthcare, and Japan

Reporter and author T.R. Reid discussed his long career covering politics, foreign affairs, and more recently, health care at the University of St. Thomas as part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series.

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Despite flooding, Memphis remains open for business

Despite flooding, Memphis remains open for business

As the Mississippi approaches levels not seen since 1937, the Home of the Blues stresses Graceland and Beale Street remain dry.

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Police: Drivers, motorcyclists need to share road

As warmer weather brings more motorcyclists out on Minnesota roads, Minneapolis police are urging all motorists to work together to prevent accidents.

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Girl, 9, dies in ATV accident near Silver Lake

A 9-year-old girl is dead after an all-terrain vehicle accident in central Minnesota.

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Klobuchar to view rebuilding in tornado-hit Wadena

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar will take part in Friday's groundbreaking for a new Wadena-Deer Creek High School, replacing the one destroyed by a tornado last year.

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Police officer wounded in training accident

The Lino Lakes officer was struck with a round while he was participating in training at the Anoka County Law Enforcement Range.
by Madeleine Baran

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Rare images from a flood

Rare images from a flood

The south prepares for major flooding. The north cleans up after it.
by Bob Collins

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Collision sends Metro Transit bus into building in St. Paul

Collision sends Metro Transit bus into building in St. Paul

A Metro Transit bus and a passenger vehicle collided Wednesday morning in downtown St. Paul, causing the bus to hit the Alliance Bank Center building, transit police said.
by Jessica Mador and Laura Yuen

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