Monday, May 21 2012 1:55 PM EDT2012-05-21 17:55:48 GMT
The NATO summit in Chicago wraps up today and protestors are once again in the streets. President Obama and leaders from other nations are finalizing plans to end the war in Afghanistan.
The NATO summit in Chicago wraps up today and protestors are once again in the streets. President Obama and leaders from other nations are finalizing plans to end the war in Afghanistan.
Monday, May 21 2012 12:56 PM EDT2012-05-21 16:56:20 GMT
A new survey shows the growth of agriculture is helping boost rural economies. A survey for the month of may, shows a boost in rural banking because of agricultural growth. The May index jumped in growth
A good farming season means positive numbers for the rural economy.
Sunday, May 20 2012 11:38 PM EDT2012-05-21 03:38:33 GMT
Minnesota is home to some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in the country but the recreational use of the water can come at a cost if people aren't safe.
Minnesota is home to some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in the country but the recreational use of the water can come at a cost if people aren't safe.
Fire departments from Elysian, Waterville, and Madison Lake responded to the house fire around 7:00 last night.
The cause is still under investigation, however officials are considering the origin of the fire to be related to the wood burner or chimney that were operating at the time in the house."
The homeowner Ed Miller was not home at the time of the fire. Miller is now staying with relatives.
Chief Deputy Sheriff of Le Sueur County, Dave Tietz says, "Fortunately the owner of this home has other family member in the area and is staying with them."
The house on this property in rural Elysian was engulfed in flames and starting to collapse by the time fire crews arrived.
Officials say the cause of the fire could be related to the wood burner or chimney. Deputy Dave Tietz says those types of fires aren't uncommon when the temperature starts to drop.
Tietz says, "Unfortunately in the winter time we do see more of these home because of the wood stoves and especially the chimneys that are not properly maintained." Fire departments personnel and deputies determined Miller lived alone at the residence.
They were able to extinguish the fire involving the shed and garage, minimizing the damage of the structures.
