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Church reportedly struck by lightning, crews responding in southwest Minnesota

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Published  April 28, 2025 6:06pm CDT
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FOX 9

The Brief

    • The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield, Minnesota, was reportedly struck by lightning on Monday.
    • Crews are responding and the extent of damage remains unknown.

LAKEFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities are responding to the Immanuel Lutheran Church after it was report it was struck by lightning on Monday. 

Immanuel Lutheran Church fire

What we know:

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says that around 3:44 p.m. it received a 911 report that the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield had been struck by lightning.

Smoke was visible upon arrival, authorities reported.

What we don't know:

While crews are still on scene, the extent of any potential damage to the church is still unknown.

The Source: A press release from Jackson County Sheriff's Office. 

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