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Recovery continues one year after north Minneapolis tornado

11:01 PM, May 20, 2012

It's been one year since a tornado tore apart parts of North Minneapolis.  While Tuesday will mark the actual anniversary, plenty of events marked the occasion this weekend.

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Mpls. Fire Captain back to work after year of rehab

7:46 PM, May 18, 2013

It was a year ago this month, Captain Kathrynne Baumtrog was severely injured in a church fire over Memorial Day weekend. After ...

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A look back at the north Minneapolis tornado 2011

9:09 AM, May 14, 2012

On May 22, 2011 a tornado tore through north Minneapolis damaging 3,600 homes and businesses. KARE 11 viewers sent in photos of some of the damage.

High-tech severe weather awareness

9:36 PM, Apr 18, 2012

In our ongoing series on Severe Weather Awareness week we show you some of the applications for smart phones, tablets and online resources.

Severe Weather Awareness: NOAA weather radios

10:07 PM, Apr 17, 2012

Today we often rely on cell phones, televisions and iPads for our information... But only the weather radio is loud enough to wake you up for a severe weather emergency in the middle of the night. Some are even programmed to broadcast the alerts even when the radio itself is turned off, so you'll be sure to get the information.

Six months after Mpls. tornado, work still to be done

6 months after Mpls. tornado, work still to be done

10:44 PM, Nov 21, 2011

An anniversary usually is a time to celebrate a date that has passed, but the six month mark of the tornado that devastated north Minneapolis is no celebration.

Deadline for north Mpls. tornado help approaching

9:45 PM, Aug 23, 2011

Residents and businesses affected by the north Minneapolis tornado are running out of time to apply for Small Business Administration loans.

Dayton seeks tornado aid from SBA

8:14 PM, Jul 5, 2011

Gov. Mark Dayton is requesting a disaster declaration from the Small Business Administration for Hennepin County for damage done by a tornado that hit the area May 22.

Volunteers needed in north Minneapolis this Saturday

1:34 AM, Jun 21, 2011

Nearly one month after a deadly tornado swept through north Minneapolis, the city is still in the process of debris removal and cleanup in certain neighborhoods.

Girl, 13, recovering after 'choking game' incident

A Twin Cities mother is hoping her story is a reminder to other parents about the seriousness of the "choking game."

10:59 PM, May 18, 2013

Numbers drawn for record Powerball jackpot

Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.

10:35 PM, May 18, 2013

Illegal fireworks operation busted in Wyoming, Minn.

A call of a man burned at a Wyoming, Minnesota house Saturday led to the discovery of an illegal fireworks operation.

7:17 PM, May 18, 2013

Strange 'chandeliering ice' phenomena unfolds at Medicine Lake

On a day in which spring made its return to Minnesota with a vengeance, Nadalie Thomas caught Old Man Winter making his last stand

10:40 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Duluth police looking for missing 12-year-old boy

Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy. According to a police news release, Lyrik James was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday afternoon at Lincoln Park Middle School.

10:16 PM, May 18, 2013
Evening weather forecast 5-18-13

Minneapolis/St. Paul metro weather forecast

Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible throughout the day Sunday.  Strong storms may develop later in the afternoon and evening hours, so please be advised.  Temperatures will top out near 80 degrees with southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph.

9:59 PM, May 18, 2013

Smokers brace for massive cigarette tax

With the House, the Senate, and the Governor agreeing on a $1.60 tax increase on cigarettes there is very little smokers and owners of tobacco shops can do.

3:56 PM, May 18, 2013

Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.

5:32 PM, May 18, 2013

Prominent local music promoter Sue McLean dies at 63

If you've been to a live concert in the Twin Cities over the three decades, there's a good chance Sue McLean was responsible for booking the show. 

11:25 AM, May 18, 2013

Police cast 'fresh eyes' at Anne Dunlap murder

Police are casting "fresh eyes" on the cold murder case of Anne Dunlap, 31. The Minneapolis woman was stabbed to death in 1996 and left in the trunk of her car in a Lake Street parking lot.

3:56 PM, May 18, 2013
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