Tornado plans required for Minnesota schools
The powerful tornado that ripped through Oklahoma Monday has focused attention on the safety of school children during violent storms. Along with periodic drills, schools in Minnesota are required to have a crisis management plan in place that includes a response in case of a tornado.
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