Pipeline Explosion in Minnesota Raises Concerns Over Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
NATURAL GAS
A natural gas pipeline explosion occurred near Willow River, Minnesota, on January 16, 2026, at 1:43 p.m., resulting in no injuries but leaving over 600 customers of Minnesota Energy Resources without heat. The incident highlights safety risks from aging fossil fuel infrastructure. Concurrently, organizations in North Carolina oppose gas pipeline projects including SSEP, MVP Southgate, and T-15, citing increased accident risks and long-term environmental harm from expanding fossil fuel infrastructure.
Jan 20, 2026, 6:22 AM
