Two Die From School Building Explosion In Minneapolis, Caused By Contractors

A natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis on Wednesday collapsed part of the building, killing two people and hospitalizing nine others, officials said. The explosion was caused by contractors doing work on the building, Minneapolis Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Tyner said. The fire department had been searching Wednesday night for an individual who had been reported missing when they found the second body, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel told reporters. Authorities had not identified the victims as of Wednesday night, but said those killed were both staff members from Minnehaha Academy.