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Twin Cities Red Cross chapter helping tornado recovery in Ohio valley

Red Cross leaders headed south this weekend after more than 100 tornadoes swept through Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Twin Cities chapter is currently focused on West Liberty, Kentucky. More Minnesotans are standing by to help if needed.
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Red Cross leaders headed south this weekend after more than 100 tornadoes swept through Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Twin Cities chapter is currently focused on West Liberty, Kentucky. More Minnesotans are standing by to help if needed.

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