Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - The big storm that moved out of the Rockies Wednesday produced some tornadoes in parts of Iowa, including one in Des Moines.
Minneapolis, MN (MNN) – Xcel Energy company officials say power should be restored to 95 percent of the customers left without electricity by the end of the day today.
Mahnomen, MN (Minnesota News Network) - The National Weather Service says its survey of damage indicates an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of about 95 miles-per-hour caused damage around the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen early this morning.
Undated (KROC AM News) - A reminder: today is the day public safety agencies and the National Weather Service conduct what has become an annual spring event - a statewide tornado drill that usually includes the activation of outdoor warning sirens.
FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) — A tornado hit the tiny northern Illinois town of Fairdale on Thursday killing one person, injuring seven and sweeping homes off their foundations, as part of a storm system that pummeled a large swath of the country.