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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Three-Alarm Minneapolis Fire Damages Building Housing Fond du Lac Band Urban Office
A major October 11 fire near Franklin Avenue and 13th Avenue left a community office damaged and sent two firefighters for medical evaluation.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 13, 2026). A three-alarm fire in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 11, damaged a building housing an urban office of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, disrupting a location used to serve community members in the Twin Cities.
The fire occurred near Franklin Avenue and 13th Avenue, prompting a substantial response from the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Two firefighters received medical treatment and were subsequently released, according to the earlier reporting on the incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No determination about how the fire started should be made without an official finding.
Damage Extends Beyond the Building
The damage to the Fond du Lac Band's urban office has consequences beyond the physical property.
Urban offices can provide important connections between tribal governments and members living away from reservation communities. Their functions may include assistance navigating programs, maintaining community relationships and connecting people with tribal resources.
When such an office closes unexpectedly, residents who depend on in-person services may need alternative ways to contact staff or obtain assistance.
The office was reported closed following the fire. The duration of that closure and the arrangements for affected services should be confirmed directly with the Fond du Lac Band.
Firefighters Respond to a Major Incident
A three-alarm response indicates that additional firefighting resources were requested as crews worked to control the emergency.
Large structure fires can create hazards from smoke, heat, falling debris and changing building conditions. The treatment of two firefighters underscores the risks emergency personnel face during these incidents.
Their reported release from medical care is encouraging, but it does not diminish the seriousness of the response or the disruption caused by the fire.
Investigation and Recovery
The immediate priorities following a major fire include establishing the cause, assessing structural safety and determining whether affected occupants can return.
For organizations serving the public, recovery also involves restoring communications and making sure clients know where to seek assistance.
Residents who need services from the affected Fond du Lac Band office should use official tribal communication channels for current instructions rather than assuming the building has reopened.
MinneapoliMedia will continue following confirmed developments concerning the investigation and the restoration of community services.
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