Disasters

June 1, 2011 5:58 AM

Minnesota Lynx team to help with tornado cleanup

The Minnesota Lynx are gathering to help with tornado relief efforts on the north side of Minneapolis.

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June 1, 2011 5:56 AM

Red Cross to open 2 aid stations in north Minneapolis

The American Red Cross is opening two emergency aid stations to help residents of north Minneapolis recover from a devastating tornado.

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June 1, 2011 5:00 AM

If we really care about children, let's not drive them around so much

The car is a dangerous place for kids. And the way we design communities gives us little choice but to expose them to that danger.

by Charles Marohn

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May 30, 2011 1:35 PM

Boat that sank on Lake Vermilion likely overloaded

St. Louis County authorities who are investigating a fatal boat accident say the vessel may have been overloaded.

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May 30, 2011 4:00 AM

One week later, services trickle in for tornado victims

It's been a week since a tornado devastated a wide swath of north Minneapolis and families are coming out of shock and taking the first few steps to put their lives back together. Yet many are still waiting for services and funds that will only come once a federal disaster area is declared.

by Rupa Shenoy

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May 29, 2011 11:07 AM

Obama tours twister-ravaged Joplin

Face to face with the legions of homeless and the bereaved, President Barack Obama on Sunday toured the apocalyptic landscape left by Missouri's killer tornado, consoled the community and committed the government to helping rebuild shattered lives.

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May 29, 2011 7:50 AM

Death toll from Joplin tornado is at least 139

The numbers look increasingly bleak for families hoping for the best after a monster tornado that devastated the town of Joplin, with city officials saying death toll is at least 139. State officials say 100 people are still missing.