NWS: Forada Tornado Was EF-2, With Path Half-Mile Wide
NWS officials say the tornado had winds topping out at 120 mph, and it roared along a path that was a half-mile wide. Its survey team also found evidence of "multiple vortexes."
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NWS officials say the tornado had winds topping out at 120 mph, and it roared along a path that was a half-mile wide. Its survey team also found evidence of "multiple vortexes."
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday visited a western Minnesota community reeling from devastating storms touched down late last week, pledging the state is behind them as residents pick up the pieces.
"We thought let's do something basic, simple that we can execute, but something that's classic," said John Higgins.
Homeowners cleaning up storm damage in their yards across the Twin Cities are having a hard time finding professional help.
Many residents across the Twin Cities metro are cleaning up after a severe storm rolled through the area Wednesday evening.
With more severe weather on the way, you might be wondering what to do if you wind up with damage of your own.
"For one storm to come through and do all this damage is pretty remarkable," Dan Brown said.
Blown over semis, tornado advisories, hail-covered highways, thunderstorms and snow: Tuesday was certainly a wild weather day.
Minnesota saw its first-ever confirmed tornado in December amid blustery thunderstorms Wednesday evening that left thousands without power. Now, nine tornadoes have been confirmed.
The Hudson Public Library in western Wisconsin is close Friday after sustaining significant damage from early morning storms.
Inside the Redhead Creamery store in rural Brooten, the same group that works together on the dairy farm gathered for their Thursday ritual — a meeting they thought earlier this week might be indefinitely delayed.
In Robbinsdale, entire streets are blocked by oversized tree limbs.
"The sky was really yellow," said Matt Pletcher on Friday night. "And I looked out to our front yard, everything seemed fine, then we looked out the side and saw this massive tree down on top of one of our cars."
A possible tornado touched down near Prescott, Wisconsin at about 10 p.m. Saturday. There were no reports of any deaths or serious injuries, but many structures were hit hard.
The hail storm was up to 60 miles long and six miles wide, and when it came to crop destruction it didn't discriminate.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down east of Watertown and moved east into Hennepin County Monday evening.
Hiring out-of-state companies to do your hail damage repairs can be risky.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner talks with home expert Charles Thayer, founder of All Around, about how to deal with storm damage (3:02). WCCO 4 News at 10 -- Aug. 3, 2019
Volunteers are needed to help clean up debris after a storm caused major damage in Barron County, Wisconsin last week.
It's been roughly 48 hours since Friday night's destructive storm tore through western Wisconsin, knocking out power for thousands of residents. Many are crossing their fingers they won't have to spend a third night in the dark.
Utility crews have restored power to more than 138,000 customers following destructive thunderstorms that struck eastern Wisconsin this weekend.
Severe storms ripped through Polk County, Wisconsin Friday night -- leaving a path of destruction.
The Chisago County Fair is closed Friday evening due to damage from severe weather.
All across Cannon Falls, trees are down and gravestones are destroyed in the city's oldest cemeteries.
Recent storms have left many people scrambling to find contractors to help repair damage. But how do they know they're not getting scammed?
The duplex at the corner of West 25th Street and Humboldt Avenue South is listed for $650,000.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Louisiana's intentional creation of a second majority-Black district violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
Investigators say two people were injured when a driver rear-ended another car at a rail crossing, pushing them both into a passing train.
The duplex at the corner of West 25th Street and Humboldt Avenue South is listed for $650,000.
Investigators say two people were injured when a driver rear-ended another car at a rail crossing, pushing them both into a passing train.
One person has died following a head-on crash on Tuesday night in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota has treated over 22,000 wildlife patients so far in 2025, surpassing last year's total back in September. A $15 million expansion project is underway.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
Two families are now without a place to live after a home explosion in Hibbing, Minnesota, lead to a devastating fire on Sunday.
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Louisiana's intentional creation of a second majority-Black district violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading an effort to ban transgender athletes from playing in Minnesota schools.
Minnesota's top agriculture export is soybeans — but recent tariffs on China are causing purchases to plummet, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
The St. Paul Police Department Tuesday confirmed the arrest of one of its now-former employees in connection to a "major narcotics trafficking investigation."
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says today will be cloudy with some sprinkles possible throughout.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Many Minnesotans are getting an early start to their MEA weekend. Ashley Grams has the latest on what you need to know if you're traveling through MSP Airport.
The pre-winter chill remains in the air, but the weekend looks dry, sunny and seasonal, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner reports.
The Twin Cities will dry out Wednesday while maintaining a fall feel, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Katie Steiner.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says today will be cloudy with some sprinkles possible throughout.
You may get sticker shock if you go to buy a new car.
Community radio station KMOJ is relocating due to an anticipated light rail expansion.
U.S. allies are stepping up to buy more American weapons to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Many Minnesotans are getting an early start to their MEA weekend. Ashley Grams has the latest on what you need to know if you're traveling through MSP Airport.