Sidewalk explodes
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Emergency personnel and utility workers investigate a blown transformer under the sidewalk at the corner of Third Street Southeast and Burdick Expressway, in front of the Ward County Courthouse, Tuesday afternoon. A caller to Minot Central Dispatch shortly after 3 p.m. reported what sounded like gunshots, then smoke and vapor. Law enforcement personnel blocked off the surrounding streets until they were assured by utility workers that there was no danger to the public.
