The state fire marshal's office says it is helping investigate the cause and origin of a fire that destroyed about a half-dozen buildings in downtown Madelia.
Minnesota's top fire official is retiring. State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl will retire in December after 40 years with the Minnesota fire service, including nearly 10 years as fire marshal.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal has wrapped up their investigation into exactly what caused the Verso Paper Mill explosion on Memorial Day.
With all the snow that's fallen on Minnesota so far this season, a state agency is urging residents to check their outdoor gas meters to make sure they're free of ice and snow buildup.