Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:07:31 GMT
President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away."
President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:04:46 GMT
All of the disaster stemming from the severe weather in Oklahoma can be stressful for anyone to watch, but it can trigger anxiety especially in children.
All of the disaster stemming from the severe weather in Oklahoma can be stressful for anyone to watch, but it can trigger anxiety especially in children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:54:37 GMT
Just a few hours after the four-month session wrapped up, Minnesota's top elected Democrats are scheduled to do a post-mortem on what lawmakers accomplished.
Just a few hours after the four-month session wrapped up, Minnesota's top elected Democrats are scheduled to do a post-mortem on what lawmakers accomplished.
MANKATO , MINN. -
Mankato elementary schools are teaming up with the city and Region 9 to create safer routes for pedestrians near the schools. Funded by MnDOT the Safe Routes to School grant provides communities the opportunity make improvements to the routes children use to walk and bike to school. These improvements range from educational materials for families to infrastructure changes like sidewalks and pathways. Superintend ant Sheri Allen says, "Anytime when we look at walkability and livability in a community is how can we move from place to place knowing its safe and promoting the wellness of our children is so important."
In 2012 a planning committee surveyed parents from all six schools. The survey found that a majority of parents didn't let their children walk to school due to safety concerns. Mankato city council will decide tonight if they will authorize the application for the funds.
