Monday, September 17 2012 2:30 PM EDT2012-09-17 18:30:46 GMT
A benefit fund has been established to help a critically injured mother and her three children who survived a house explosion Saturday morning in Tracy, Minn.
A benefit fund has been established to help a critically injured mother and her three children who survived a house explosion Saturday morning in Tracy, Minn.
Sunday, September 16 2012 5:13 PM EDT2012-09-16 21:13:41 GMT
The Tracy Fire Department responded to what was described as a house explosion Saturday morning. When crews arrived at the home on Elm Street, it was fully engulfed. All occupants were transported to an
The Tracy Fire Department responded to what was described as a house explosion Saturday morning. When crews arrived at the home on Elm Street, it was fully engulfed. All occupants were transported to an
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) -
It's hard to imagine the horror of learning your house blew up with your fiancée and your children inside, but Troy Haugen doesn't need to imagine. That is the reality he is coping with as his family recovers at Regions Hospital.
There is no doubt that the past 48 hours have been difficult. Haugen's home exploded on Saturday morning while he was at work -- and while his three children were inside with their mother.
Haugen told FOX 9 News he first heard the call for help on a scanner at work.
"It came out that a house across from my neighbors' blew up," he recalled. "We didn't know what house it was."
Haugen said he tried to call his fiancée of five years, Sonja Timmons, but could not reach her. He was leaving work when Timmons' cousin called to tell Haugen it was his home that had exploded.
Officials are still looking for the cause of the blast, but Haugen said it happened when Timmons lit a cigarette. She then ran out of the home carrying her 2-year-old while her 8-year-old daughter followed behind. A neighbor rushed inside to save the couple's youngest child, a girl just 2 months old.
Since then, his family has been staying at Regions Hospital while they begin their long road to recovery. Timmons is still in critical condition, along with her 8-year-old daughter, Kaylee; however, she opened her eyes on Sunday.
"I was happy -- I was ecstatic," Haugen told FOX 9 News. "Wish I would have been there when it happened."
Haugen's 2-year-old daughter, MKena, is in serious condition and his 2-month-old daughter, Jadyn, is in good condition, but recovering from the blast won't be easy. Haugen says there will be many surgeries and months of rehabilitation in the months to come, but he's trying to stay strong for his family.
"It's hard. You don't ever expect something like this to happen. You can't prepare yourself for what you are doing," he explained. "It's a day-by-day thing. Wait -- and it's all I can do, is wait."
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:09:32 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock.
Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock.
Connecticut is making $5 million available immediately to cities and towns to help reimburse them for school safety and security upgrades following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
Connecticut is making $5 million available immediately to cities and towns to help reimburse them for school safety and security upgrades following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
