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Prolonged road closures in area after crews put out fire at Ethiopian church in Rosemount
By Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Firefighters have put out a fire at an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount that broke out Monday morning, but road closures remain in the area.
The building at 3285 144th St. W. is home to the Minnesota Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel & St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Barricades ...
Key takeaway Barricades in place from 145th Street West to Upper 143rd Street West between Canada and Cantata Avenues West.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The fire at the Minnesota Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel & St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Rosemount has significant implications for the local Ethiopian community, which relies on the church as a cultural and spiritual hub. As investigators work to determine the cause of the fire, community members will be watching closely to see how the church's damage will affect upcoming events and services. The church's location in Rosemount, just outside of Minneapolis , also raises questions about the availability of resources for rebuilding and recovery efforts. Given the church's importance to the local Ethiopian community, it is likely that community leaders and organizations will be mobilizing to support the church's congregation and provide assistance with the recovery process. The extent of the damage, including the partially collapsed roof, will be a key factor in determining the church's path forward.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Firefighters have put out a fire at an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount that broke out Monday morning, but road closures remain in the area.
The building at 3285 144th St. W. is home to the Minnesota Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel & St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Barricades ...
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