NWS reports 4 tornadoes in Minnesota during severe storms

CHANHASSEN, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The National Weather Service is checking into at least four reported tornado touchdowns in Minnesota.

Meteorologist Jake Beitlich says a strong, low-pressure system brought gusty winds and severe storms to parts of the state on Thursday.

Tornadoes were reported far northwest of East Grand Forks and Crookston, west central Minnesota near Benson, a “skinny-rope” tornado near Montevideo, and another near Spring Hill. Beitlich says there was damage in the Benson area.

Three-quarters of an inch fell in Isanti and near Zimmerman in Sherburne County.