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Storms, Tornadoes Damage Buildings in Minnesota, South Dakota

Thousands of people in Minnesota and South Dakota were without electrical power Tuesday as the region recovered from storms and tornadoes that left damaged buildings, trees and roadways. The National Weather Service said in a preliminary report there were four …

‘All Are Safe and Sound’ After Tornado Hits South Dakota Hospital

When the warning sounded shortly before midnight that a tornado could be approaching, the clock turned into a stopwatch for staff members working the night shift at a behavioral health center at a Sioux Falls hospital. “We had 10 minutes …

South Dakota Tornado Had Estimated Wind Speeds Up to 125 MPH

A tornado that damaged homes and other buildings near the southwestern South Dakota community of Hermosa had estimated wind speeds of up to 125 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The agency has rated the twister an EF2 on …

South Dakota Tornado Damaged 84 Structures

Officials have confirmed damage to 84 structures from the tornado that ripped through the southeastern South Dakota town of Delmont on May 10. State Public Safety spokesman Tony Mangan says six of the structures were in rural areas in Douglas …