Minnehaha explosion Articles

Cold nose, warm heart

by Jordan Erickson | Nov 1, 2021 | Features, Talon

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...

Explosion report released

by Annika Johnson | Dec 13, 2019 | Features, Talon

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...

Design Revealed

by Michael DiNardo | Apr 16, 2018 | Features, Talon

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...

Explosion leaves permanent mark

by Emma Melling | Nov 14, 2017 | Features, Talon

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...

A tribute to Ruth and John

by Emma Melling | Nov 14, 2017 | Features, Talon

Remembering two beloved members of the Minnehaha community August 2, 2017 was a day on which Minnehaha lost two beautiful members of its community: Ruth Berg and John Carlson. A graduate of...

Meaningful objects lost in the rubble

by Annika Johnson | Nov 14, 2017 | Features, Talon

Minnehaha teachers reflect on items lost in, saved from wreckage North Campus is dark and quiet now. Senior hall will no longer be filled with the laughter and life with which Minnehaha students...