Archive for May 2012
Occupy Activists Defend Cruz Home from Sheriff’s Eviction
Approximately 100 Occupy Homes activists and community members defended Alejandra and David Cruz's South Minneapolis home from eviction Wednesday after Hennepin County sheriffs stormed the house.
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Releasing North Minneapolis Tornado Anxiety and Pain Through Balloons
Students at Lucy Laney School in North Minneapolis released 200 blue balloons into the air, thereby freeing themselves of the anxiety and pain that the community has carried since the…
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“You can fix a building, but emotional scars remain”-Mayor Rybak On Tornado Recovery
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak reflected on the anniversary of the North Minneapolis tornado that fixing a building is easy compared to healing someone's emotional scars following a traumatic event.
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Compiling Personal Stories Of The Minneapolis Tornado
The Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater company has undertaken a community connections program called "Temporary Shelters: Tales from the Minneapolis Tornado" — to tell the stories of people who survived…
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NCRT Didn’t “Wander in Circles” Following North Minneapolis Tornado, Says Louis King
Following last year's May 22 tornado that devastated North Minneapolis, a coalition of nearly 60 local organizations came together to form the Northside Community Response Team (NCRT) to confront both…
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What Brought MPR’s Live Coverage to North Minneapolis
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News set up shop and broadcast live at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (U-ROC) Tuesday for the one-year anniversary of the North…
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Insurance, Contractor Headaches Haunt Minneapolis Tornado Victims
Eric Reichwald's home in North Minneapolis suffered over $60,000 worth of damage. He claims an enormous contractor and insurance headache after the fact.
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War, Economy, Anti-Corporate Sentiment Drive Chicago Marches
Thousands marched in the streets of Chicago on the eve of the NATO summit, but there was more than just anti-war and anti-NATO sentiment motivating those who showed up.
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Northside Resident says, “Thank You Habitat for Humanity!”
Robert Mcclennon had insurance at the time of the May 22nd tornado, but not enough to repair the damage. Habitat for Humanity stepped in. And, for that he is grateful.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Across Downed Power Lines, Broken Trees
A lot has been done, but there's more to do to recover from the Minneapolis tornado that happened one year ago. Residents on the 3000 block of Logan in North…
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