Minneapolis tornado cleanup: No more volunteers needed

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Tony Webster
Minneapolis put out a call for volunteers, and people answered fast. Two thousand people have signed up for Saturday's big cleanup, and now the city doesn't need anyone else.

And don't bother showing up thinking you can get around the rules--only people who are already signed up will be able to participate.

The local chapters of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army don't need volunteers either. "Isn't that a great problem to have?" says Annette Bauer, PR director for the Northern Division of the Salvation Army.

But there are still plenty of ways to help--namely, with your wallet.

As we've explained before, there a few places to donate:

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Kirk the Conservative Jerk
Kirk the Conservative Jerk

Way to go Minnesota! 

It's just too bad, that the city on Minnehopeless, will inspect and condemn, at least 10% of these homes due to structural deficiencies.   Them inspectors have been chomping at the bit to get into some of these older homes.  Yes, Minnehopeless will displace more people in the long run than the tornado. 

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