Disasters

June 16, 2011 6:38 PM

Other accommodations being provided for those at closing tornado shelter

Dozens of tornado victims who had been sleeping on cots at a north Minneapolis recreation center are beginning to be moved out of the shelter, and into hotels and other living arrangements.

by Laura Yuen

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June 16, 2011 3:16 PM

North Mpls could receive $600K for tornado relief

North Minneapolis neighborhood associations could receive a total of $600,000 over the next two years to deal with longer-term needs after last month's tornado.

by Laura Yuen

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June 15, 2011 3:52 PM

Fire smoldering in Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Authorities in the Superior National Forest are keeping an eye on a forest fire smoldering in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

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June 15, 2011 3:27 PM

Tornado shelter gets 11th-hour reprieve

The American Red Cross will have a few extra days to find a new emergency shelter location for tornado victims in north Minneapolis.

by Laura Yuen

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June 15, 2011 8:31 AM

Mayor Rybak headed to Washington in search of tornado aid

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is going to the White House next week to meet with members of the Obama administration. He's hoping to line up federal funding to aid in the recovery from the tornado that hit his city three-and-a-half weeks ago.

by Cathy Wurzer