Disasters

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the situation on the roads in southern Minnesota continues to change as downpours continue.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued this news release on a what it classifies as a "near midair" over Minneapolis St. Paul.
Minnesota native killed in Afghan helicopter crash
Five members of the 101st Airborne Division are among the nine American troops killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday.
Making sure drivers keep their eyes on the road will require a network of tough laws, enforcement by police and personal responsibility, the government said Tuesday.