Storm makes you appreciate public workers

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_5275

By Larry Sillanpa. Duluth Labor World editor
1 July 2012

DULUTH - The incredible storm that hit the region on the first day of summer dumped as much as a foot of rain on areas. Every river, stream and rivulet overflowed, creating havoc along the way, especially in Duluth, which has a 600-foot drop in about a mile.

Public storm damage alone is estimated to be over $100 million. Scores of families are devastated, most without flood insurance.

A state of emergency was declared with Governor Mark Dayton issuing an executive order providing state assistance for flooding in Duluth and the surrounding region.

Thankfully there were few injuries and no loss of life, but residents were crushed by the drowning of numerous animals in the Lake Superior Zoo’s Petting Zoo. Flooding was so bad a seal ended up on Grand Avenue and the polar bear escaped but was tranquilized on zoo property. They are okay and recovering in St. Paul.

FULL story at link.

Larry Sillanpa edits The Labor World, the official publication of the Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body.

[TheMastersNemesis]

1. It Probably Won't Change The Hearts Of Republicans

I am getting too cynical. But Republicans I know still think public workers make too much money and should give up their pensions. They are freeloaders.