Tornado Injures 3, Causes Heavy Damage Near Detroit Lakes
A suspected tornado ripped roofs off buildings, injured two people and knocked out power as crews opened an emergency shelter.
- On Monday evening, a suspected tornado struck north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, leaving two people with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Becker County Administrator Carrie Smith.
- Severe storms tracked northwest to southeast across Minnesota, bringing golf-ball-sized hail and winds between 70 and 80 mph that fueled the tornado development.
- Damage was heaviest along Kennedy Acres Road and near Floyd Lake, where roofs were ripped off buildings, numerous trees fell, and power lines came down.
- An emergency shelter has been established at Minnesota State Community College, 900 Highway 34 E., for those affected, while Detroit Lakes Public Utilities crews work to restore power.
- Becker County officials are asking the public to avoid the area while law enforcement controls access to ensure emergency crews can safely assess damage and restore services.
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