Crime & Safety
1 In Critical Condition After Home Explosion In Princeton
Firefighters worked through the overnight hours to stop the flames, but smoke was still billowing from the roof more than 12 hours later.

February 21, 2025
A man is in critical condition after his home exploded in Princeton, Minnesota late Wednesday evening.
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Firefighters worked through the overnight hours to stop the flames, but smoke was still billowing from the roof more than 12 hours later.
Crews got the call for the home explosion around 11:30 p.m., according to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office. The 60-year-old victim told authorities he went to check on his water heater, when out of nowhere, it blew up.
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