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South St. Paul gas line leak forces evacuations near Marie Avenue
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The issue is near Marie Avenue and 13th Avenue North. Xcel Energy officials were on their way to the scene around 11 a.
A gas line leak has prompted evacuations in a neighborhood. Police and fire crews are evacuating homes after the gas line was compromised. The issue is near Marie Avenue and 13th Avenue North.
Xcel Energy officials were on their way to the scene around 11 a.m. to address the problem. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area while crews work to fix the issue.
Further details about the situation are available from the source. Updates are expected as more information becomes available. A photographer has been sent to the scene to provide additional coverage.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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