Travel restrictions lifted in Hugo, students return to school

Cleaning up
Over 50 homes were completely destroyed in the tornado that struck the community north of St. Paul. Officials said most of the homes were privately insured, which would help cover the cost of repairing the damage.
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Most of the travel restrictions in Hugo have been lifted, two days after a confirmed tornado killed a toddler and destroyed 50 homes. Highway 61 has reopened in Hugo, and city officials have allowed most residents in the area where the twister hit to return to their homes. Meanwhile, students are returning to school today. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber reported from Hugo City Hall.

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