John Lauritsen

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A look back at one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Minnesota history Tuesday marks 60 years since one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Minnesota history. On May 6, 1965, six tornadoes touched down in different parts of the Twin Cities, killing 13 people and injuring more than 500 others. "I believe there was a count of about 1,300 people left homeless after the event," said Tyler Hasenstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

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A Twin Cities family is facing a difficult decision because of school budget cuts. Earlier this spring, Robbinsdale Area Public Schools said a budgeting error led to a $21 million deficit, forcing them to cut more than 200 staff members and teachers. "Vehicles are his favorite. All day long he talks about them. He takes apart his vehicles. All day long I find little wheels everywhere," said Cassidy Landman about her son, Athan.

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Click here for updates on this story    ONAMIA, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A Minnesota family is thanking a Department of Natural Resources officer and his K-9 for bringing their son home safely. On April 21, the 4-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, wandered away from his home near Onamia. He's also drawn to water, which was a concern. "He's always laughing, smiling. He walks in the room and brightens everyone up," said Tina Ponce about her 4-year-old son, Sammy.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | John Lauritsen

How a man turned his fossil collection into a museum Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota. When you think of Blue Earth, you might think of the Jolly Green Giant near Interstate 90. He's 55.5 feet tall with size 78 shoes. "It draws a lot of people from all over," said Karen Hickok of Amboy, Minnesota.

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | John Lauritsen

By John LauritsenClick here for updates on this story ONAMIA, Minnesota ( WCCO) - A Minnesota family is thanking a Department of Natural Resources officer and his K-9 for bringing their son home safely. On April 21, the 4-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, wandered away from his home near Onamia. He's also drawn to water, which was a concern. "He's always laughing, smiling. He walks in the room and brightens everyone up," said Tina Ponce about her 4-year-old son, Sammy.