North Logan Ave. was impassable in Minneapolis, Minn. Monday, May 23, 2011 after a tornado ripped through the area Sunday. (MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson)
The slow recovery from natural disasters
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In the days following the tornadoes in Minneapolis and Joplin, Missouri, officials, residents and volunteers are working tirelessly to recover from the disasters. Today we look at the damages, discuss storm prediction and examine the process of recovering from natural disasters.
Guests
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Lisa K. Dressler: Director of Emergency Management, Minneapolis Emergency Preparedness & Regulatory Services
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Scott McKellep: Director of Emergency Management; Wadena County Emergency Management
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Dr. Harold Brooks: Research meteorologist at NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
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Wendy Molstad: Case manager of The Wadena Otter Tail Long Term Recovery committee
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