DISASTER
Tragedy, black humor and coping
A seemingly frivolous tweet about superstorm Sandy drew a sharp rebuke this week from the Michigan Nurses Association. The offending tweet came from the Detroit News and actually was a retweet of wha...
Posted on 11/1/12 at 12:02 PM
Bridgehunter Chronicles supports the victims of Superstorm Sandy
We have seen many disaster films where megastorms, whether they are hurricanes, snowstorms, sandstorms or a combination of them and then some burrow in on the cities, destroying buildings, places of i...
Posted on 10/30/12 at 6:04 PM
Legislature easily passes disaster relief
The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly today approved $180 million for communities damaged by summer floods and wind storms. The House voted 125-3 for the measure, with the Senate following 60-7....
Posted on 8/24/12 at 3:58 PM
Problem-solvers vs. Doomsdayers
It seems that everywhere you look the end is near. The scientist tells us of imminent environmental catastrophe; economists say we're headed for financial disaster; the politician claims a nightmare a...
Posted on 6/22/12 at 11:11 AM
1985: The Bhopal Tragedy Lingers, One Year Later
The Bhopal disaster is considered one of the worst, if not the worst, industrial accidents ever. It killed more than 2,000 people, and some death estimates run into the 15,000 range. It was absolute...
Posted on 10/16/10 at 6:00 PM
FEMA disaster reimbursement meeting is Tuesday
WORTHINGTON — An applicant briefing for cities, townships, watershed districts, hospitals, power companies and qualifying nonprofit organizations will take place Tuesday to begin the process for requesting reimbursement funds from FEMA.By Alyson Buschena , May 07, 2013
Nobles County waives tree removal costs for small cities
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County’s small cities aided in the wake of the April ice storm will not be charged by Nobles County for the tree debris removal services it provided.By Julie Buntjer , May 07, 2013
Obama signs disaster declaration for Iowa counties
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for five Iowa counties damaged by severe weather in early April.By Associated Press , May 06, 2013
Southwest Minnesota receives disaster declaration
WORTHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday signed a presidential disaster declaration for Nobles, Rock, Jackson, Murray and Cottonwood counties after an April 9 ice storm snapped thousands of power poles and thousands more trees.
May 03, 2013
Grassley asks for disaster declaration
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked the president to grant the request made by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for a declaration of a major disaster in response to damaging winds, heavy rains, thunderstorms, freezing rain, and ice and snow this month.April 29, 2013
Dayton, Klobuchar, Franken and Walz coming Saturday
LUVERNE — Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz will visit Rock and Nobles counties today to assess the damages from this week’s ice storm.By Julie Buntjer , April 12, 2013
Minnesota legislators announce disaster declaration
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson and Tim Walz announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a disaster declaration for counties in Minnesota affected by the ongoing drought.September 13, 2012
Disaster funds include individual, business aid
ST. PAUL — Individuals and small businesses recovering from summer storms would share in a disaster recovery bill lawmakers are discussing.By Don Davis , August 16, 2012
State appeals disaster aid rejection
ST. PAUL — Minnesota has appealed a federal government decision not to provide financial aid for individuals recovering from June storms as legislators begin preparing for a special session to deal with recent storm costs.By Don Davis , August 01, 2012
Dayton interested in FEMA disaster aid split
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton said he wants to look into a difference of opinion within the federal agency that rejected Minnesota’s request for individual and business flood recovery aid.By Don Davis , July 26, 2012
Disaster aid meetings: open or closed?
ST. PAUL — State leaders agree they want to provide financial aid to communities affected by summer storms, but disagree about whether meetings producing legislation should be open or closed.By Don Davis , July 25, 2012
Officials pledge disaster relief cooperation
By Don Davis , July 11, 2012
Disaster aid for Pipestone Co.
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton Thursday secured a major federal disaster declaration for 14 counties and one tribal nation following severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from July 1-11.July 28, 2011
Bringing comfort to those in need
WORTHINGTON — Students in Worthington Middle School’s EDGE program took time out from their noon lunch Thursday to help assemble comfort kits for the Southwest Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross.
By Julie Buntjer , May 19, 2011
Pawlenty seeks ag disaster in four counties
By Don Davis , December 20, 2010
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