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Disasters

NTSB issues report on 2009 plane crash near Mahnomen

The plane, piloted by Andrew Lindberg of Farmington, disappeared while flying to a hunting destination to meet his father in Hallock.
by Bob Collins

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1982: Metrodome deflates

1982: Metrodome deflates

A brief history of the deflating dome.
by Dan Olson and Marc Sanchez

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Backers of 9/11 responders bill optimistic

Backers of 9/11 responders bill optimistic

Backers of a bill in Congress to help people who became sick after working in the World Trade Center dust created by the Sept. 11 attacks said Sunday they're optimistic the Senate will approve the measure before the lame-duck session ends.

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2010's world gone wild: Quakes, floods, blizzards

2010's world gone wild: Quakes, floods, blizzards

Earthquakes, heat waves, floods, volcanoes, super typhoons, blizzards, landslides and droughts killed at least a quarter million people in 2010 -- the deadliest year in more than a generation.

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Metrodome repairs stalled as engineers decide next steps

Metrodome repairs stalled as engineers decide next steps

Five days after the Metrodome's roof collapsed, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission met this morning to get started on the official process of getting the roof back up. Work on repairing the roof has stopped for the day while engineers assess what to do next.
by Tim Post and Tim Nelson

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Residents allowed back after Minneapolis gas leak

Residents have been allowed back into a section of Minneapolis that was evacuated after a gas leak.

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Record snow presents challenges

This is the final day of snow emergency parking restrictions in Minneapolis. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul needed two snow emergencies to clear the streets after last weekend's record snowfall.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Several factors increase risk of fire in winter

Several factors increase risk of fire in winter

Winter is a particularly dangerous season for fires, and this year is no exception. Four people died in three separate fires in the Twin Cities since Saturday, and dozens of less serious building and car fires have left emergency crews scrambling in the snow and cold. MPR's Steven John talks with a St. Paul fire official about the higher risk.
by Steven John

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Baby found not breathing, dies in Austin

No foul play is suspected in the death of a 1-month-old baby found not breathing by its parents in an Austin apartment.

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Twin Cities fire fighters busy after storm

Twin Cities fire fighters battled several fires overnight and again this morning. As of 7:30 in the morning, there was a big one still burning in St. Paul. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tim Nelson who spoke from the scene of the big fire.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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