Report: Howard Lake fire was started by child playing with lighter

A State Fire Marshal's report revealed that a fire that spread to a historic church in Howard Lake last week was started by a seven-year-old child.

Howard Lake fire damages historic church, 2 homes

A large fire in Howard Lake on Sunday spread to at least two homes and a church that was built more than a century ago.

Home explodes in Otsego, Minn.
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An unoccupied home was destroyed in a massive explosion Thursday morning in Otsego, Minnesota.

Wright County explosion levels home: Drone
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Here's raw drone video of the aftermath of an explosion in Wright County, Minnesota, that leveled a vacant home.

Wright County house explosion: Aerials
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Aerials of a home that was leveled following an explosion in Wright County on May 4, 2023.

More flood precautions due to rainy forecast
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Rain over the next two days could make flooding even worse in some Minnesota communities. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest from Delano.

'Flooding tourism' benefits one riverfront business

Flooding isn’t bad news for everyone along the water’s edge. Some businesses are underwater, but others are benefiting from the overflowing rivers.

1 killed in crash on Highway 12 in Wright County

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash near Howard Lake Tuesday morning. 

Xcel Energy leak: City of Monticello learned of tritium in days, not weeks

The City of Monticello learned about elevated levels of tritium near the Xcel Energy nuclear plant three months earlier than city officials have acknowledged publicly, according to emails obtained from a public records request.

Xcel Energy leak: ‘Fish kill’ caused by temperature change in Mississippi River

Xcel Energy announced a temperature-related “fish kill" in the Mississippi River caused by the temporary shutdown of its Monticello nuclear power plant to fix a radioactive water leak.

Monticello residents question Xcel Energy spill details at public meeting

In November, Xcel Energy's nuclear plant in Monticello leaked 400,000 gallons of water containing Tritium, a radioactive by-product, but the utility only told the public last week.

Xcel nuclear plant leak: Minneapolis' plan if tritium leak gets to Mississippi River

The City of Minneapolis is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on a plan in the event the tritium leak from the Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello makes its way into the Mississippi River, which is the source of the city's drinking water. 

Xcel Energy’s plan to fix leak at Monticello nuclear plant

Xcel Energy announced its plan to take the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant offline to make permanent repairs after two tritium water leaks were reported.

Monticello nuclear plant leak: Xcel Energy officials provide update [RAW]
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Officials on Friday, March 24, provided an update after Xcel Energy said it was shutting down its nuclear power plant in Monticello after a second leak.

Xcel to power down Monticello nuclear plant after new contaminated water leak

Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week.

Radioactive water leaks at Monticello plant for second time
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Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week. Officials will be holding a meeting for the public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday.