Western Wisconsin tornadoes tear across fields in New Richmond, Hammond

New Richmond and Hammond saw the bulk of the twisters that touched down in western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind destruction and debris.

Swift County sheriff speaks on tornado near Benson
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Swift County authorities are responding to reports of severe weather damage in the area. Sheriff John Holtz spoke live with Ian Leonard about the tornado response.

Funnel cloud forms near Benson amid tornado warnings
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Video shot by Kayla Dahl just northeast of Benson from Highway 9 shows a funnel cloud forming amid severe tornado warnings in the area.

Funnel cloud in Benson, Minnesota
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A funnel cloud was captured on camera during a tornado-warned storm in Benson, Minnesota, on May 15, 2025. This video was sent to FOX 9 by Tammy.

Minnesota weather: Severe storm threat Thursday

The Thursday forecast shows a possibility of scattered thunderstorms developing over western Minnesota before they head east toward the Twin Cities.

4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tennessee, felt in Atlanta

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tennessee Saturday morning and was felt as far as Atlanta and western North Carolina.

Another Red Flag warning issued for northern MN

For the second day in a row, a Red Flag warning has been issued for several counties in far northwestern Minnesota due to a wildfire risk.

National Weather Service confirms 7 tornadoes from Monday’s storms

The Twin Cites was mostly spared from Monday’s severe weather, but parts of Minnesota got the first tornadoes of the spring season.

Minnesota storm damage: Insurance claim advice from experts

Several years of heavy storms combined with inflation has meant insurers are tightening their own belts, pushing rates higher while also being more restrictive on what they pay out.

Tornadoes confirmed near Faribault, Eau Claire (Wis.) during Monday storms

The National Weather Service reports it has confirmed a tornado touched down east of Faribault during severe storms that hit Minnesota on Monday. Several other tornadoes were also confirmed in Wisconsin.

Storms sweep across MN causing damage for some
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The Twin Cities missed most of the severe weather on Monday, though storms still toppled trees and power lines in the metro area. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.

Minnesota weather: Severe storms bring damage, reported tornadoes

While the Twin Cities metro largely dodged the storms, areas in southern Minnesota saw hail, reported tornadoes and storm damage.

Photos: Hail falls, trees down as storms pass through MN

PHOTOS: Storms that pushed through Minnesota on Monday dropped hail on some spots while wind brought down trees in other areas.

Severe storms in Minnesota [5 p.m. update]
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FOX 9's Rob Olson and Babs Santos share what it's like where they are, and what could be to come as strong storms push through Minnesota.

MN storms: Tornadoes reported in southern Minnesota amid storms

The National Weather Service says tornadoes have been reported in southern Minnesota amid a strong line of storms on Monday.

Reported tornado near Fairmont during stormy Monday
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FOX 9 Meteorologists Ian Leonard and Cody Matz provide updates on an observed tornado in southern Minnesota near Fairmont.

Storm chaser weighs in on severe weather threat
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FOX 9 storm chaser Tim Purington weighs in on the upcoming severe weather threat and the chance of tornadoes on Monday afternoon.