Disasters

Haiti's earthquake camps turning into shanty towns
First there was an empty field. Then came rows of makeshift tents. Now those camps are turning into shanty towns - with bakeries, lottery stands and homes - that show no sign of moving soon.
Authorities are investigating how a paraplegic man died after reportedly falling out of his wheelchair and being found in the cold near Sebeka.
Voices of Haiti relief
More stories of Minnesotans' efforts to help out in Haiti in the aftermath of last month's earthquake.
An airline spokeswoman says it was a domestic dispute that led to a bomb threat that forced security to sweep a flight at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Roseau County sheriff says two people are dead after a home west of Roseau was destroyed by a fire.
Police ID victims of New Ulm house fire
The fire was discovered Sunday evening. The two people were found inside the home, and they died later at a hospital.
A La Crosse college student is missing, and authorities are considering whether to search the Mississippi River after footprints were found on the ice.