MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and Brandt Williams discuss the scene in North Minneapolis the morning after a tornado struck that part of the city. Williams describes the damage and other impacts he’s witnessed in the devastated neighborhood.
North Minneapolis and nearby suburbs were struck by a devastating tornado on Sunday, May 22, 2011. One man died and 48 were injured from the tornado; another man died in the cleanup. Tornado impacted 3,700 structures, causing millions of dollars in damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. It also displaced countless neighborhood residents. The path of storm extended from St. Louis Park to Blaine.