Disasters

May 27, 2008 7:58 AM

"Red carded" house: Hugo resident Julie Togersen describes damage

Torgersen's house has been "red carded," which means it has serious structural damage and she and her family will not be allowed to go back into it.

by Tom Crann and Jeff Jones

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May 27, 2008 1:16 AM

The cleanup and recovery begins in Hugo

Cleanup and recovery begin in earnest today in the city of Hugo, two days after a tornado ripped through town killing a toddler and destroying dozens of homes. Much of yesterday was spent assessing the damage and making the area where the tornado touched down was safe enough for residents to return. Officials gave residents an update on the damage last night and said many of the access restrictions will be lifted today.

by Toni Randolph

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May 27, 2008 12:00 AM

A killer tornado leaves a family grieving and hoping

Two-year-old Nathanial Prindle was the only person killed in the Hugo tornado. All that remains of the Prindle's home is some concrete and a pile of debris with two highchairs on top of it.

by Tom Weber

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May 26, 2008 4:55 PM

Residents, officials begin assessing damage, determining next steps

Today, Hugo residents tried to understand the extent of the damage of a tornado that swept through their community leaving a 2-year-old boy dead and 17 people hospitalized. Late this afternoon Gov. Tim Pawlenty declared the area a disaster zone.

by Curtis Gilbert

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May 26, 2008 2:45 PM

Officials tour damage; Gov. says special session possible

As residents were beginning to survey the damage to their homes, officials were touring the wreckage from Sunday's tornado in Hugo. Gov. Pawlenty held open the possibility of a special session, if it was needed to secure emergency funds.

by Tom Weber

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May 26, 2008 12:46 PM

Residents begin to survey storm damage

Hugo residents who were evacuated after yesterday's apparent tornado are getting their first chance this afternoon to look at their homes or what is left of their homes.