Nedrose School Explosion October 15, 1962 – Five
people were hospitalized in Minot after an explosion heavily damaged Nedrose
School. Two others were treated and released. The explosion heavily damaged the
six room grade school located 3 mile east of Minot. A Parent Teachers
Association (PTA) was meeting at the time the explosion occurred. The explosion
occurred in the furnace in the furnace room. It is believed to have been caused
by a leak in a propane tank that supplied fuel to the hot water heater used in
the building. Walls and many windows were blown out by the explosion. Desks in
the classroom next to the furnace room were tossed about like a tornado went
through the room.
Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940
My brother later worked at that school.
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