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Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

The National Weather Service said damage was likely caused by tornadoes, with surveys continuing as residents and officials assessed ruined homes and blocked roads.

  • Numerous tornadoes tore through the U.S. Midwest on Friday, damaging homes and infrastructure in several states.
  • Widespread damage was reported in Olmsted County, Minnesota, and Marathon County, Wisconsin, among other areas hit by tornadoes.
  • No injuries or deaths were reported, though officials noted extensive damage to homes, businesses, and utilities across the affected region.
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CBS News broke the news in United States on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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