Explosion, Chemical Leak Leads To Columbia Heights Evacuation
Fire crews have responded to the scene on the 700 block of 39th Ave NE in Columbia Heights. The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Fire crews have responded to the scene on the 700 block of 39th Ave NE in Columbia Heights. The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
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U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Red" Burrow is a living example of not giving up. Burrow used and sold drugs until a prison sentence and introduction to MACV changed his life. Now, he works to connect people to resources.
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A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
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It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
Thursday temperatures will be in the teens to low 20s throughout the state. Another chance for snow arrives on Friday. The weekend will see single-digit temps with temps feeling like they're below zero. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could have a NEXT Weather Alert.
Along I-35 in Owatonna, you can find several T-38 Talon Thunderbirds, situated to honor the Air Force.
After a U.S. citizen was swept up in a recent immigration crackdown both city and state leaders are calling for more accountability from ICE agents.
We have another potential round of snow on Friday. Frigid temps set in over the weekend. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down what you need to know to stay weather aware.
A veteran was able to turn his life around after using and dealing drugs. MAC V helped him get back on his feet.