GOP fails to endorse sitting senator in District 5, but Utke takes fight to Aug. 9 primary
Incumbent State Sen. Paul Utke said he will defend his Senate seat in a primary.
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Incumbent State Sen. Paul Utke said he will defend his Senate seat in a primary.
Verndale area saw brunt of damage with 94 mph winds reported. Power lines are still down and people are encouraged to stay away from these areas.
From a "particularly dangerous situation" severe thunderstorm watch in southwestern Minnesota and multiple tornado watches further north and east, intense storms left a path of damage across the state on Thursday.
The first round of severe weather struck Verndale around 8 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight Thursday.
Verndale area saw brunt of damage with 94 mph winds reported. Power lines are still down and people are encouraged to stay away from these areas.