Disasters

July 1, 2011 7:01 PM

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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July 1, 2011 5:19 PM

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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July 1, 2011 2:31 PM

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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June 30, 2011 10:47 AM

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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June 29, 2011 9:56 AM

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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June 28, 2011 8:09 AM

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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June 27, 2011 12:55 AM

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.