Two Months Later, Tornado Cleanup Almost Done

It has been more than two months since a tornado ripped through Golden Valley and other parts of the metro, and cleanup efforts are almost complete.

Danette Scorza lives near on the border of Golden Valley and Minneapolis—one of the areas hardest hit by the May 22 storm.

When the tornado sirens went off, Scorza said she ignored them until the last minute before taking shelter in her basement. Now, she said, hail damage is the only lingering mark in the neighborhood. Crews were hard at work this week repairing rooftops and siding.

Scorza said the park took the brunt of the tornado damage. Crews quickly removed much of the debris soon after the storm.

Jeannine Clancy, Golden Valley’s public works director, said the city has finished cleaning up and is working on a new landscaping plan for North Tyrol Park.

The storm tore apart playground equipment at the park. Downed trees and debris have since been removed, but the park sits nearly empty. Earlier this month, the City Council agreed to at a cost of $34,248.

Rick Jacobson, parks and recreation director, said Tuesday the equipment has been ordered and should arrive within four to six weeks.