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May 26, 2011 10:15 AM

Minneapolis damage map shows tornado’s path

A map released by the city of Minneapolis today offers a striking look at the damage caused by Sunday's tornado and severe weather.

by Madeleine Baran

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May 26, 2011 9:59 AM

Call 311 for many storm clean-up questions

Minneapolis offers storm victims help removing fallen trees, disposing of other debris. Major volunteer clean-up effort to be held June 4.

by Sasha Aslanian

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May 26, 2011 8:49 AM

Free legal clinic for veterans coming to Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Veterans can get help with questions, legal forms, and counsel in the areas of child support, family, employment and Social Security law.

by Jessica Mador

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May 26, 2011 6:45 AM

A disaster on top of a crisis

Yesterday, I walked with a group of volunteers who were going door-to-door on Knox Ave. N, talking to residents who may need assistance. The women spoke with people who were either going to repair, rebuild or move. During an off-the-mic chat, one of the volunteers told me she was in a similar predicament — except…

by Brandt Williams

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May 25, 2011 6:32 AM

Minneapolis pension bill yet another casualty of 2011 session

The deal would have been welcomed by many city taxpayers, who have been clamoring for property tax relief.

by Laura McCallum

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May 24, 2011 10:55 AM

North Minneapolis residents could struggle with food for weeks to come

The struggle for food could continue well beyond the day the food carts offering free meals pull away.

by MPRNews Staff

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May 24, 2011 6:20 AM

North Minneapolis a model of cooperation, law and order so far

The overall picture at this point is one of well-coordinated and generous human activity in the face of a city disaster of historic proportions.

by Dan Olson

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May 20, 2011 10:23 AM

Twin Cities transportation a cinch for the able-bodied

Our Twin Cities living habits hinder easy answers to transit. Minnesotans are culturally opposed to density. We like our elbow room.

by Dan Olson

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May 18, 2011 10:00 AM

Bulletin: Revolutionary pothole filling technology in Minneapolis

This Stadium Village parking lot owner near the U of M in Minneapolis is on to something. I’m keeping the precise location private for the moment so I can be the first, and likely only, investor in this amazing new pothole filling breakthrough: Pothole as landfill.

by Dan Olson

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May 18, 2011 5:03 AM

Eerie Washington Avenue calm before light rail storm

The heavy equipment arrives soon to turn Washington Avenue into a transit mall for the Central Corridor light rail line.

by Dan Olson

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