In Washington, Mayor Rybak Seeks More Tornado Aid
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is in Washington seeking more aid to help North Minneapolis tornado victims.
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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is in Washington seeking more aid to help North Minneapolis tornado victims.
The American Red Cross is closing the emergency shelter that opened for victims of the deadly tornado that struck north Minneapolis on May 22.
It's been almost four weeks since a deadly tornado hit north Minneapolis, leaving hundreds displaced. Many are still without a home.
Songs of hope, healing and inspiration filled Minneapolis for the survivors of last month's deadly tornado. Twin Cities musicians came together tonight to help raise money for the city's north side.
Hundreds of homes were damaged when a tornado hit North Minneapolis on May 22. Trees crashed into cars, and roofs and walls were ripped off homes and buildings. Now, nearly 3 weeks later, and living conditions are still tough for a lot people.
Friday is the last day that crews will be in Minneapolis neighborhoods picking up large tree debris stacked on boulevards from last month's tornado.
Dozens of Wells Fargo employees volunteered their time, giving up air-conditioned offices for shovels and brooms, Monday to help pick up debris in storm-ravaged North Minneapolis.
An estimated 2,000 volunteers made progress on the storm clean-up effort in north Minneapolis Saturday as they worked among the nearly 4,000 damaged properties.
City officials in Minneapolis are expecting about 2,000 volunteers to turn out Saturday for a massive cleanup of neighborhoods hit by a tornado last month.
Volunteers unloaded chairs, rakes and shovels from trucks at Brookdale Mall on Friday, preparing for 2,000 volunteers Saturday.
Hip-hop artist Brother Ali, The New Standards and "American Idol" finalist Paris Bennett are among artists joining a benefit concert for victims of the North Minneapolis tornado.
Ten days since a tornado struck north Minneapolis, volunteers and city crews have been working non-stop to help residents clean up from the mess left behind by the storm.
Some north Minneapolis businesses were destroyed by the recent tornado and will never reopen. However, others are slowly making a comeback.
The city of Minneapolis has reached its goal for volunteers signed up for this weekend's "North Side Volunteer Clean-Up Day."
The Minnesota Lynx are gathering to help with tornado relief efforts on the north side of Minneapolis.
The American Red Cross is opening two emergency aid stations to help residents of north Minneapolis recover from a devastating tornado.
A lot of that initial debris is picked up but much more work is needed after a tornado hit north Minneapolis one week ago. Many are turning to a higher power to get through the heartache and devastation.
The effort to help isn't stopping one week after the storm. The work has been non-stop in north Minneapolis. One tree limb at a time, volunteers continue to clear debris from the hardest hit areas of the community. Those volunteers include a religious group that once called north Minneapolis home.
Storm victims in North Minneapolis got a break from the clean-up effort Saturday to enjoy a barbecue.
The Twin Cities branch of the Salvation Army has set a goal of $1 million to help victims of the north Minneapolis tornado.
North Minneapolis looks a whole lot different following the tornado that dropped from the sky during Sunday's storm.
The tornado recovery effort for North Minneapolis got a boost Friday, thanks to a Minneapolis bus driver. Ed Field dropped off a bus filled with food and other necessities for tornado victims.
The Recovery Center at Farview Park was set up on Wednesday, and thousands of people have been able to go there and get food, clothing, and help with healthcare needs.
Even though there is so much work left to do to rebuild in North Minneapolis after last Sunday's tornado, one organization said they've had so many people sign up to help that volunteers are no longer needed on Saturday.
On Thursday, city officials said more than 3,000 homes, businesses, and other city buildings were damaged by Sunday's tornado.
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Friday will be quiet in the Twin Cities, with highs in the 50s, light winds and some sunshine.
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