Tag: Tornado

Tornadoes Near Reynolds & Beltrami

There were tornadoes spotted in Traill and Polk Counties Monday night.  Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says a tornado touched down near Reynolds. Meanwhile, Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News there were two small tornadoes reported near Beltrami Monday night.  There are no reports of damage or injuries. The National Weather Service…
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July 8, 2025 0

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Thursday

There will be two tornado drills in Minnesota Thursday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Jim Kaiser of the National Weather Service in Grand Forks tells us when the drills will take place. Kaiser gives this advice on what to do if you’re inside a store when a tornado warning is issued. Kaiser says…
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April 11, 2024 0

MN Statewide Tornado Drill

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota.  Today’s (Thursday) the emphasis is on tornadoes with a statewide tornado drill taking place.  Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, talks about the tornado drill. Again, there will be two tornado drills in Minnesota today.  You’ll hear the sirens go off…
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April 20, 2023 0