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North Minneapolis Students Reflect on 2011 Tornado

Submitted by Katherine Johnson on Wednesday, May 22nd, 7:41 am

Wednesday marks the anniversary of the North Minneapolis tornado that swept through the community and displaced hundreds of Lucy Craft Laney students from their homes.

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SLIDESHOW: A Look Back at the North Mpls Tornado of 2011

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:25pm

Wednesday marks two years since a tornado ripped through North Minneapolis.

The tornado led to the deaths of two people and damaged more than 3,000 buildings, causing millions of dollars in damage.

About 22,000 Xcel Energy customers across the metro were without power after the storm.

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Burning Restrictions Lifted in 32 Minnesota Counties

Submitted by KSTP News Staff
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:57pm
The Department of Natural Resources lifted burning restrictions in 32 Minnesota counties due to recent wet weather. Restrictions were lifted at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21.
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Planting Conditions Much Improved in Minnesota

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 6:46am

A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather.
    

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More Severe Storms Possible Monday

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:18pm
Hugo, Minnesota - Photo courtesy of Mike Saniti

Skies turned dark and the rain came down in torrents as severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
    
The storms sparked numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings as they advanced from south to north Sunday, though there were no confirmed touchdowns.
    

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Poverty Reduction Effort Targets North Minneapolis

Submitted by KSTP News Staff
Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 9:45pm

On Wednesday, two years since the tornado damaged thousands of structures in North Minneapolis, the Northside Community Response Team (NCRT) will elaborate on its effort to combat poverty in the area.

The NCRT says two thirds of the residents in North Minneapolis receive some sort of government assistance.

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Late Spring Leaves Little Bait for Fishing Opener

Submitted by Katherine Johnson on Wednesday, May 8th, 6:20 am

Minnows aren't used to getting much attention opening week but this year is very different.

"For the first time in history of the fishing industry we don't have leeches," said Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle owner Josh Stevenson.

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