Nixon activates National Guard after storms; will tour Oak Ridge

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 ~ Updated 6:13 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Jay Nixon has activated the National Guard to assist with coordination and recovery in storm-damaged southern Missouri.

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