6 tornadoes confirmed in southeastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin

Residents in Olmsted County are cleaning up severe storm damage, with the sheriff's office saying "disaster recovery continues to occur at full speed."

Rochester residents describe tornado
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Cleanup is underway as families assess the aftermath and begin repairs after a tornado touched down near Rochester, causing damage in Stewartville and nearby areas. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to speak with residents left in the wake.

Rochester tornado: Residents describe close call as twister tears through town

Cleanup is underway as families assess the aftermath and begin repairs after a tornado touched down near Rochester, causing damage in Stewartville and nearby areas.

Tornado spins up near Rochester
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Multiple views show a tornado in the Rochester area as storms move through. 

Tornado spotted during severe storms in MN
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A tornado was reported during severe storms in southern Minnesota on Friday, April 17. FOX 9 viewer Jim Humble shared this video of a tornado in Marion Township. 

Tornado caught on video near Rochester
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A tornado was observed by Mike Myre near Rochester as storms move through the area. 

MN weather: Observed tornado near Rochester
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There have been reports of a tornado near Rochester, just outside of Stewartville in southern Minnesota. 

Minnesota weather: Scattered rumbles and tumbling temperatures Friday

A cold front moving across Minnesota on Friday will bring scattered thunderstorms, falling temperatures and blustery winds to the state. Here's what to expect.

MN weather: Scattered storms and tumbling temps Friday
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A mild and warmer start to Friday will give way to tumbling temperatures and scattered storms. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

MN weather: Sunny Thursday, storm chances Friday
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It's a sunny and warm Thursday afternoon with blue skies and above-average temperatures. A cold front on Friday will cause temperatures to tumble and bring storms to some areas. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the forecast.

Flooding impacting Midwestern states
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Severe weather has moved across the Midwest this week, impacting travel conditions for many. FOX 9’s Cody Matz has the latest on conditions following several rounds of hail and flooding that have impacted some areas.

Minnesota weather: Warm and sunny Thursday, turning colder for the weekend

It’s a sunny and warm Thursday in Minnesota, with increasing southerly breezes and highs in the 70s and 80s. A cold front on Friday brings tumbling temperatures and a chance for storms.

MN weather: Warm and sunny Thursday
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Expect a warm and sunny Thursday with above-average temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front on Friday brings tumbling temperatures and a chance for storms. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.