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Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup continues at scene of train derailment in Raymond

Cleanup will continue Friday at the scene of Thursday’s train derailment and fire in the western Minnesota community of Raymond. Crews have started moving some of the 22 derailed cars to better access the handful still burning.
by Andrew Krueger and Hannah Yang

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Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup left the tracks early Thursday, leading officials to evacuate the small town of Raymond, about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. People were being allowed to return home as of noon. No injuries were reported.
by Kirsti Marohn, Mark Zdechlik, Tim Nelson, Kerem Yücel and Hannah Yang

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Casualties reported after Army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Casualties reported after Army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a training mission, the U.S. Army said in a statement. The status of the crew members wasn't immediately known.
by The Associated Press

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What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school

What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school

Authorities released graphic body camera footage showing the fatal confrontation between police and the shooter at the private religious school. Three children and three adults died in the attack.
by Joe Hernandez

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Migrants start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40

Migrants start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40

Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, starting a fire that killed at least 40 people. That's according to the Mexican president. It was one of the deadliest events ever at a Mexican immigration lockup. 
by The Associated Press

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25 years after tornadoes tumbled southern Minnesota, residents still carry the lessons learned

25 years after tornadoes tumbled southern Minnesota, residents still carry the lessons learned

It’s been 25 years since a tornado outbreak devastated several southern Minnesota communities, killing two people, and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. The lessons and stories the destruction left behind still have an impact on those who witnessed the storms and rebuilt their lives afterward. 
by Hannah Yang

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Fatal crash closes stretch of Highway 62 near Twin Cities airport

Fatal crash closes stretch of Highway 62 near Twin Cities airport

One person died in a crash early Monday that prompted a lengthy closure of a stretch of State Highway 62 — the Crosstown — near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by MPR News Staff

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Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26

Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26

President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi. Officials said dozens were injured, while hundreds were displaced. More bad weather is expected in the Southeast into Monday.
by Joe Hernandez, Debbie Elliott and Jonathan Franklin

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At least 25 are dead after a rare, long-lasting tornado tore through Mississippi

At least 25 are dead after a rare, long-lasting tornado tore through Mississippi

A rare, long-track tornado left a trail of devastation — tearing buildings and leaving thousands without power. The tornado spanned roughly 170 miles and lasted over an hour, a NWS meteorologist said.
by Juliana Kim and Joe Hernandez

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