Top New Orleans news: City's shelters now open; injured ballerina returns to help veterans; more

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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans.

City's freeze plan activated today, shelters open

The city is activating its freeze plan from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday ahead of dropping temperatures.

Read the full story on WDSU News.

New Orleans ballerina, paralyzed after a fall, returns to help veterans

Kitty Lunn visited New Orleans this month to help launch a program that keeps veterans moving. The New Orleans VA partnered with the New Orleans Ballet Association for a program for veterans, wheelchair-users or not, teaching them to keep moving and dancing.

Read the full story on WWL.

All goals still attainable for Saints

The six-game winning streak buys you a mulligan or two. All goals are still attainable.

Read the full story on WWL.

Pro skateboarder promotes Skate for a Cause in New Orleans

Professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler made a stop in New Orleans as part of his 10th annual Skate for a Cause tour put on by the Sheckler Foundation, which aims to benefit children and injured action-sports athletes.

Read the full story on WGNOtv.


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