The Minnesota Army National Guard's training site at Camp Ripley received significant storm damage last week as storm cells passed through central Minnesota.
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday night storm that roared through Morrison County, but several buildings used for housing, training and maintenance received major damage, the guard said.
A nearly completed 10-megawatt solar array that was set to be dedicated this month also was damaged, postponing the dedication.
While assessments continued, most damage consisted of collapsed roofs, fallen trees, debris and damaged vehicles throughout garrison areas of the camp, the guard reported.
MARK BRUNSWICK
@markabrunswick
DULUTH
Grandma's Marathon gets a new leader for 2017 race
Grandma's Marathon has a new race director.
Greg Haapala, who has worked since 2012 for Twin Cities In Motion, is taking the reins of the country's 11th-largest marathon, which begins in Two Harbors and ends in Duluth's Canal Park. Haapala served as the participant services and events manager for Twin Cities In Motion, which organizes the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. He oversaw its Health & Fitness Expo, elite athlete program, hospitality and lodging, and Corporate Team Challenge.
Haapala previously worked in athletics at the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan. He worked event operations, sales and fan experience.
