Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supplyFebruary 26, 2024 10:00 AMBy Dan GundersonSchools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in St. PaulFebruary 21, 2024 1:24 PMBy MPR News StaffA pedestrian died after being struck by a Metro Transit bus in St. Paul early Wednesday. It’s the second fatal pedestrian crash involving a Metro Transit bus in three weeks.
Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to serviceFebruary 21, 2024 9:48 AMBy The Associated PressTwo young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire over the weekend as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Here are the victims’ stories.
Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are nearly double what they were last yearFebruary 21, 2024 4:00 AMBy Cari SpencerAs of Tuesday, 45 people had died in fatal crashes. At the same time last year, that number was 23, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. Director Mike Hanson says risky driving amid the warmer weather is partially to blame.
Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officersFebruary 19, 2024 5:35 PMBy Tom CrannDetails are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
Things to know about the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebrationFebruary 16, 2024 1:24 PMBy The Associated PressThe shooting happened outside the city’s historic Union Station. One woman was killed and 22 people were injured — about half of whom were under the age of 16.
Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police sayFebruary 15, 2024 2:14 PMBy The Associated PressThe mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and wounding almost two dozen others, appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday.
1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rallyFebruary 14, 2024 11:13 PMBy Jaclyn Diaz and Vanessa Romo A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.
At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killedFebruary 14, 2024 2:40 PMBy The Associated PressEight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover and yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun violence. One person was killed.
One dead, seven injured in Alexandria house fireFebruary 14, 2024 2:18 PMBy MPR News StaffOne man died and three other people were airlifted to the Twin Cities for treatment after a house fire Wednesday morning in Alexandria. Two other residents of the home, and two first responders, also were injured.