Severe Storms Lash Southern Minnesota with Large Hail and Tornado

54 articles · Updated · MPR News · Apr 13

Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and at least one brief tornado to southern Minnesota on Monday evening.
Golf ball to three-inch hail was reported in areas including Faribault, with hail accumulation significant enough to require plowing in some spots.
A tornado watch was issued for southern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, with authorities warning of dangerous driving conditions and urging residents to stay weather aware.

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