SAFE-U EMERGENCY / 1700-BLK UNIV AV SE

Update for the fire/gas leak in the 1700 block of University Ave SE - The Minneapolis Fire Department has provided the all clear for the University to reopen facilities evacuated earlier today. Emergency personnel and others will still be present at the scene but all University building occupants may return to their buildings. University Ave remains closed to vehicles between 15th Ave SE and Oak St SE at this time. Continue to be aware. If you smell a gas odor, call 612-624-COPS (2677). No further updates are planned unless circumstances change.