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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

A look at the immediate aftermath of tornado damage in Becker County

from Minnesota Now · host Minnesota Public Radio

The National Weather Service is surveying storm damage in Becker County after a preliminary assessment found that at least an EF-1 tornado, with wind speeds of 110 miles per hour, touched down north of Detroit Lakes. During the storm, two people were injured and homes, trees and power lines were damaged in the area. Carrie Smith, the Becker County Administrator, and Abby Fostveit, photographer for the Detroit Lakes Tribune, joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about the storm and recovery in the area.

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