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State Aid for Storms, Not Tornadoes | Rochester Minnesota News
Rochester’s declared a state of local emergency after devastating September storms tore through the city, damaging power lines, utility poles, and public property—qualifying for serious state funding. Meanwhile, Marion Township residents still reeling from an April tornado are left wondering why their private property damage didn’t trigger the same aid. Officials clarify that disaster funds are reserved for public infrastructure, leaving homeowners to shoulder repairs and insurance battles alone. Though the tornado was brutal, its localized impact didn’t meet state criteria—while the…
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