Weather

The University of Minnesota says there are specific times during the year when lawn maintenance should be done and if you’re not careful, you could do some serious damage to your yard.

Whether your state is actually part of Tornado Alley comes down to the time of year.

The National Weather Service also reported that a semi-truck was flipped by a tornado near Elgin.

The National Weather Service received reports of tornadoes near the Rochester airport and west of Stewartville.

A tornado is also in effect until 8 PM.

Don't rely on outdoor sirens alone; ensure your mobile device is correctly configured for Wireless Emergency Alerts

Egg-sized hail and a tornado on the horizon—just another day for storm chaser Reed Timmer, who knows how to dance with danger. This tornado was spotted in Martin County, just north of Truman around 6:25.

The National Weather Service warns of severe weather in SE Minnesota. Reed Timmer’s crew is already in position to document the line.

Here are the school closings, late starts, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

Ice and a wintry mix will impact Southeast Minnesota overnight into Thursday, creating hazardous travel conditions before changing back to rain.