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How residents of tornado-struck Moore, Okla., have learned to survive

By Patrik Jonsson | 05/23/13

Moore residents say the Oklahoma City suburb's role as a big tornado bull's eye has made it a kind of laboratory of human survivability, and they're learning.

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

Near Menahga: 'The perfect recipe for a fire'

Minnesota Prairie Roots
By Audrey Kletscher Helbling | 05/16/13

Hundreds of miles removed from the Green Valley Fire raging in the Park Rapids/Menahga area of northwestern Minnesota, I cannot even fathom the challenges faced by firefighters, the fears experienced by residents.

Political Agenda

Gov. Dayton sends National Guard planes to help in battling wildfires

By Joe Kimball | 05/15/13

The National Guard will help combat the wildfires, including a large one near Red Lake, with state resources, including airplanes as needed.

What makes people attached to a city?
Cityscape

What makes people attached to a city?

By Marlys Harris | 05/08/13

Katherine Loflin, a placemaking expert, explained the latest research at a gathering in Minneapolis.

D.C. Dispatches

Obama signs disaster declaration for southwestern Minnesota following April storms

By Devin Henry | 05/03/13

WASHINGTON — The storm in question overed southwestern Minnesota in a thick coating of ice.

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MinnClips

A brief history of tornadoes in Minnesota

By Tom Nehil | 04/15/13

With the start of tornado season, the Minnesota Historical Society reviews the history of these deadly storms in the state.

The Glean

Taxes on sports memorabilia, suites and seat licenses back in stadium mix

By Brian Lambert | 04/09/13

Edina icon dies; Minnesota farmers off to a slow start; women’s equity crusaders will be honored at the State Capitol; and more.

The Glean

Gallup says Twin Citians feel safer than residents in any other metro area

By Brian Lambert | 04/08/13

Hmong group plans to buy Mai Village building; Sanford-Fairview Health merger faces resistance; St. Paul's new school-choice application system gets high marks; and more.

Twins lukewarm, fans freezing on ice-cold Opening Day
Sports

Twins lukewarm, fans freezing on ice-cold Opening Day

By Pat Borzi | 04/02/13

In a rare sight, the infield was steaming from its underground heating system. Twins hitters were not.

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Minnesota History

When the wind screamed: Looking back at the 1998 St. Peter tornado

By Iric Nathanson | 03/29/13

More than 1,700 homes in this town of 10,000 sustained significant damage from the 150-mile-an-hour winds that swept in 15 years ago.