Minnehaha explosion Articles

Cold nose, warm heart

Furry friends prove beneficial for owners' mental health August 2, 2017 is a day that the Minnehaha community will never forget. "I was in the building that day when the explosion happened," said Emily Kennett, the assistant to the athletic director. Many people have...

Explosion report released

NTSB releases report on Minnehaha gas explosion The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its report Dec. 2 following an investigation of more than two years into the Aug. 2, 2017, gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy's North Campus. The NTSB is primarily...

Design Revealed

North campus plans outlined The plans and renderings of the brand new Minnehaha Academy are here. These plans show the shape of the new building, the size of it, the possible materials being used to build it and the overall layout of the entire construction project....

Explosion leaves permanent mark

Minnehaha Academy is forever changed by the tragic events of August 2nd Three months later, community members reflect on loss, find hope At 10:22 AM on Wednesday August 2, 2017, a gas explosion occurred at Minnehaha Academy's Upper School. According to a preliminary...
A critical decision

A critical decision

How the Minnehaha Academy administration chose Mendota Heights After the devastating blast on August 2, the school...

A walk for unity

A walk for unity

"This sea of red warms my heart," Minnehaha Academy President Dr. Donna Harris said as she stood atop a fire truck,...