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A Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson said two of the derailed cars were leaking hydrochloric acid. After initially issuing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, authorities later said there was no danger to the public.
Teen seriously hurt in fall at Minneapolis industrial site
Fire officials say the teen fell five stories while inside the Fruen Mill, west of downtown Minneapolis. Over the years at least one person has died and others have been injured in falls while trespassing at the site.
May 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace remains near lowest point since February
The average number of new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota each day is at the lowest level seen in more than two months. But the pace of COVID vaccinations in Minnesota also remains stuck near its lowest point in more than two months.
Free offices with a view: 4 lighthouses, courtesy of feds
The General Services Administration says the U.S. Coast Guard has decided it no longer needs four picturesque lighthouses — including one in Duluth — and it's inviting certain types of organizations to take them over at no cost.
More COVID-19 relief coming for Minnesota’s renters
Renters who owe landlords because of COVID-19 may finally see some relief coming their way, as hundreds of millions in federal aid becomes available.
'No shot, no date': Could teenagers make vaccinations cool again?
Teenagers are now a crucial part of public health officials’ efforts to get more people vaccinated now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children 12 and older. This isn’t the first time that teenagers have played an important role in a vaccination campaign. More than 50 years ago, they helped popularize the polio vaccine.
Vaccines bring back joy to Eid celebrations
COVID-19 vaccinations have made it possible for Minnesota families and friends to gather once again to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
May 13 update on COVID-19: More than half of adults fully vaccinated
Thursday’s COVID-19 report shows Minnesota’s passed an important milestone in its fight against the pandemic: More than half the state’s 16-and-older residents have all their vaccine shots. The effort to get the rest vaccinated, however, is turning out to be a challenge.