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Twin Cities

Minneapolis looks to future of northside tornado zone

Minneapolis looks to future of northside tornado zone

Nearly a year after a deadly tornado hit north Minneapolis, thousands of homes have been repaired. But the recovery is far from complete in an area that was already struggling with poverty, crime and foreclosures.
by Jessica Mador

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In a north Minneapolis school, a principal and his students remember the storm

In a north Minneapolis school, a principal and his students remember the storm

Lucy Laney Elementary School is among the seven schools near the path of the tornado last year that tore through portions of north Minneapolis. The schools weren't damaged, but most of the kids experienced the storm firsthand. Emotions still run deep.
by Laura Yuen

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After the Mpls. tornado, herons find a new home

After the Mpls. tornado, herons find a new home

It was just about a year ago that a tornado struck north Minneapolis, causing the deaths of two residents and millions of dollars in damage. Another casualty was a great blue heron rookery on an island in the Mississippi River. This week, MPR's Tom Crann took a tour of the herons' new home on a different island, and learned they're doing just fine.
by Tom Crann and Jayne Solinger

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Q&A: Tree recovery in north Minneapolis

Q&A: Tree recovery in north Minneapolis

Minneapolis Park Board forestry director Ralph Sievert talks to MPR News about the process of replacing the trees lost last in last May's tornado on the north side of the city.
by Tom Crann

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Storm plans are in place, but can't protect everyone

Storm plans are in place, but can't protect everyone

Is the Twin Cities metro area ready to handle a major tornado, like the one that swept through Joplin, Missouri, a year ago? We take a look at how various public and private entities are prepared in this special report from MPR News and KARE 11 News.
by Curtis Gilbert and Paul Tosto

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If you're stuck in traffic, you have no good choices

If you're stuck in traffic, you have no good choices

You're stuck in Minneapolis rush hour traffic on Interstate 94, near the Lowry Hill Tunnel. A thunderstorm spins out a tornado nearby. What can you do? Not much. You're now among the most vulnerable people in a tornado. There are no good options.
by Curtis Gilbert and Paul Tosto

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Minneapolis police kill man wielding knife

Minneapolis police fatally shot a man early Saturday morning after the man approached them with a knife. They were responding to a domestic assault call when the incident occurred.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Water pipes in suspicious bag at MSP

Officials say a brief evacuation of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport today was spurred by a bag containing materials supposedly used for water filtration.
by Annie Baxter

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