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Wadena putting the pieces back together

Wadena putting the pieces back together

In the next few days, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are expected to assess the damage from last Thursday's tornadoes. The storms caused a lot of property damage. They also killed three people. Governor Tim Pawlenty says he expects to ask for a disaster declaration for about half a dozen counties in northern and southern Minnesota. That will likely include Wadena County, where a tornado plowed through the city of Wadena. Reporter Tom Robertson discussed the latest with Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann.
by Tom Robertson

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La. companies ask judge to end drilling moratorium

La. companies ask judge to end drilling moratorium

Companies that ferry people and supplies to offshore oil rigs asked a federal judge Monday to lift a six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling projects imposed in the aftermath of the massive Gulf spill.

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After the storm in Alden, Minn.

After the storm in Alden, Minn.

On June 17, 2010, nearly 40 tornados were reported across the state of Minnesota. One of those twisters tore through the Zeller family farm in Alden.
by Nikki Tundel

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Science of cleaning oil from ocean marshes

Science of cleaning oil from ocean marshes

Booms, manmade sand banks and flushing fresh water into the Gulf are some of the options for attempting to restore the coastal environment after the oil has seeped in. Scientists are debating the best ways to clean without doing more damage.

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They came for a class reunion, and stayed for the cleanup

They came for a class reunion, and stayed for the cleanup

Alumni from the high school spent two years planning a big reunion of anyone who has ever attended the school. But after a tornado struck the town last night, it has become a different sort of reunion.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Timeline of Thursday's storms

Timeline of Thursday's storms

Up to 35 tornadoes were reported across Minnesota on Thursday, and officials from the National Weather Service were trying to determine how many of them were really tornadoes. A more accurate number will likely be known after this weekend, but here's a summary of what happened when.
by Tom Weber

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Photos: Tornadoes sweep across Minnesota

Photos: Tornadoes sweep across Minnesota

Tornadoes, thunderstorms and hail ripped across central Minnesota Thursday afternoon and evening, killing at least three people and causing widespread damage to homes and trees.

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Plane crash victims were on leisure flight

An Olmsted County sheriff's official said the three people killed in a plane crash near Rochester were on a leisure flight from the Twin Cities.

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Your storm photos

Your storm photos

Dozens of tornadoes touched down throughout the state on June 17, killing at least three and injuring scores more. Farms and towns experienced water and wind damage, and the recovery has just begun after what may be a record day for tornado touchdowns in Minnesota history.

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