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March 30, 2023

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A wintry mess is headed our way. A low-pressure system is spreading moisture into the Upper Midwest this afternoon through Friday and Friday night. Get the latest on Updraft.

A burning, derailed train
Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

The big story in Minnesota today was the early morning train derailment, fire and subsequent evacuation in Raymond, some 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. No injuries have been reported.

In the wee hours post-midnight, 22 cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup went off the tracks. Not knowing if an explosion would follow (it didn't), authorities evacuated nearby residents.

Railroad officials said it will take several days to clean up the site, including burning off the ethanol. Local officials said the town was safe. By noon, residents were being allowed to return home.

We had all hands on deck covering this today; check out our article for photos, videos and more information.
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