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Landspout Tornadoes Strike Minnesota Amid Severe Thunderstorms

7/6/2025

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A dramatic weather event unfolded Saturday afternoon as landspout tornadoes were spotted in Fairmont and Welcome, Minnesota. As thunderstorms sweep through southern Blue Earth, Faribault, and Martin counties, residents brace for fierce wind gusts reaching 30 to 50 mph. Safety is paramount—seek shelter if conditions feel threatening.

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A dramatic weather event unfolded Saturday afternoon as landspout tornadoes were spotted in Fairmont and Welcome, Minnesota. As thunderstorms sweep through southern Blue Earth, Faribault, and Martin counties, residents brace for fierce wind gusts reaching 30 to 50 mph. Safety is paramount—seek shelter if conditions feel threatening.