Minnesota Tornadoes Newswire

Beyond the Barometer: Appleton/Menasha EF 3 tornado breakdown

MADISON, Wis. - On the ground for nearly a half hour and traveling 12.5 miles from north to south, an EF 3 tornado moved through parts of Appleton and Menasha Monday. This marks the fourth EF 3 tornado that has touched down in Wisconsin during 2026. ​ …

Minnesota Tornado Myths Your Grandparents Probably Still Believe

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There are many myths and legends about weather in Minnesota, and tornadoes have some of the strangest. From why certain cities don't get hit by tornadoes to what you should do during them. Little Falls' myth about Chief …

Indianapolis Flash Flood Warning Grounds NFL's Back Together Saturday Practice

The same slow-moving low-pressure system that has been stalling over the eastern United States for days — touching off flash flood emergencies from Albany to New Jersey — reached the Midwest on Saturday, dropping Marion County under a Flash Flood Warning, …

Tornado relief funds available for Detroit Lakes area residents

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Some relief is coming to those affected by the EF2 tornado that touched down near Detroit Lakes on July 6. Minnesota Realtors secured a $20,000 relief grant from their National Relief Foundation. Homeowners and renters who were …

K-State Architecture Professor Designing 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters To Withstand Tornadoes

By Taylor Provine K-State News and Communications Services As extreme weather intensifies, Reese Greenlee is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to create stronger, more accessible storm shelters for vulnerable communities. Greenlee, an assistant …

Dem governor candidates debate, Menasha cleans up after tornado

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Officials urge patience as Fox Cities respond to tornado

Parts of the city of Menasha and the nearby village of Fox Crossing remained inaccessible Tuesday after an EF3 tornado — the third highest classification meaning a “severe” tornado with wind speeds between 136-165 miles per hour — struck the Fox Valley …

Tuesday marks 40 years since an F-4 tornado struck parts of the Sioux City area in 1986

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Tuesday, July 28, 2026, marks 40 years since an F-4 tornado struck parts of the Sioux City area. This also includes Dakota County, Nebraska, and Woodbury County, Iowa. The National Weather Service says the tornado was on the ground for …

Detroit Lakes tornado victims can apply for up to $1,000 in disaster relief

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Homeowners and renters displaced by the July 6 tornado near Detroit Lakes could soon receive direct financial assistance after Minnesota Realtors® secured a $20,000 disaster relief grant. The grant, provided by …

EF-3 tornado prompts Minnesota-Wisconsin Disaster Relief

APPLETON, Wisc. (BP) – A midday tornado that destroyed homes and brought other significant damage to cities on the northern shore of Lake Winnebago has led to Minnesota-Wisconsin Disaster Relief personnel assessing the situation for future response. The EF …

Lakes Country Association of Realtors has $20K to help households impacted by Detroit Lakes-area tornado

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Realtors has secured a $20,000 grant from the Realtors Relief Foundation to support homeowners and displaced renters affected by the tornado that hit Becker County, near Detroit Lakes, on July 6, according to a news release from …

Destructive tornado, very large hail and heavy rain hit Wisconsin Monday

Monday was quite the powerful weather day across the state of Wisconsin. A cluster of storms moved in from the arrowhead of Minnesota through Rhinelander and dived south towards the Appleton/Menasha area where the National Weather Service has confirmed …

How powerful tornadoes could drive up your insurance premiums

By Lisa Meadows Lisa Meadows Meteorologist Lisa has been fascinated by the weather all her life. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a minor in mathematics from Valparaiso University. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree …

Minnesota relators award $20k Tornado grant for DL-area families

Letter: Floyd Lake tornado aftermath offers lesson in free enterprise

The tragic tornado at Floyd Lake on July 6th at least demonstrates how a lightly regulated free enterprise system can automatically help its victims. I viewed the area about a week later and was struck by the number of temporary advertising signs that …

Minnesota Healthcare Costs Rank Among The Lowest In The Country

With the average American spending nearly $15,000 per year on health insurance, it is important to know if the state your live in is among the best- or worst- at maintaining high quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. Luckily for us here in the Land of …

Opinion: 88,500 Latter-day Saint missionaries is good news — even if you’re not a member

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Beating the heat: How Minnesotans can stay safe in extreme summer heat

When summer hits Minnesota, warm days are a welcome relief from frozen winters. However, extreme heat—weather that is significantly hotter or more humid than usual—is quietly the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, causing more deaths …

Woman convicted in Minnesota ‘circus’ for ‘disorderly’ conduct

A jury in Rochester, Minnesota, has convicted a woman of disorderly conduct for a racial epithet she used against a man who confronted her. The two conflicted in a public park because the woman caught a little boy taking items out of a diaper bag she had …

AAA Organized Plumbing Helps Napa Homeowners Detect Lingering Pipe Damage From the 2014 Earthquake

More than a decade after the M6.0 South Napa quake, slow leaks and shifting connections may still be surfacing in older homes. NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than eleven years after the magnitude 6.0 South …

When to Call a Restoration Vendor and When Maintenance Can Handle It

How Charlotte-area property managers make the call, and why waiting too long turns a drying job into mold remediation. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every water damage report begins as a judgment call. …

Prepared Canada Corp. Releases July 2026 Monthly Updated New Videos and Articles

Prepared Canada videos and articles provide independent analysis and commentary on current events and systemic challenges. MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA, July 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prepared Canada Corp.. has released its July 2026 content update, …

California mobilizes to protect communities as summer heat builds across the West

What you need to know: California is mobilizing resources to help protect Californians from extreme heat and wildfire risk, as climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons across the West. Fire crews and equipment have been prepositioned in Los …

California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Nine Counties Ahead of Heat and Fire Weather

As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Inyo, Kings, El Dorado, Fresno, Riverside, …

BLZ Fire Skids Introduces the Guardian 80 Electric UTV Fire Skid

The new Guardian 80 combines an 80-gallon tank, BLZ Redline™ electric pump, and Fight-Finity™ charging system for all-day wildfire response. ROANOKE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLZ Fire Skids has announced the release …

Prestige Roofing LLC Offers Free Emergency Tarping After Menasha And Appleton Tornado

The Green Bay Contractor Is Providing 100% Free Emergency Tarping To Tornado-Affected Homeowners In Menasha And Appleton, WI. MENASHA, WI, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GREEN BAY, WI, July 29, 2026 — Prestige Roofing LLC is offering …

Barger & Associates Urges North Texas Homeowners to Prepare Ahead of Peak Hail Season

With the National Weather Service flagging above-average hail risk this May, the Southlake agency outlines steps to take before the next storm hits. SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As North Texas enters the most …

Tiami Networks Awarded $2.1M FutureG-Sponsored Contract to Advance VitalEdge Contactless Sensing Technology

RF-first intelligent sensing platform will extend Tiami’s ISAC work into contactless physiological awareness, rapid triage, and mission-aware edge operations. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tiami Networks today …

Tampa Bay Contractor: Below-Normal Hurricane Forecast Is No Reason to Skip Prep

Construction Corps shares six readiness steps for Tampa Bay homeowners ahead of peak season, drawing on its Helene and Milton recovery work in Pinellas County. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOAA's 2026 …

U.S. Endowment releases national Markets Matter Action Plan to rebuild markets for forest residuals

Framework addresses mill closures, lost rural jobs and declining forest health tied to weak markets for wood fiber and forest residuals GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and …

CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American: CITR) Appoints Sim Farar as Strategic Advisor

CitroTech Inc. (NYSE:CITR) OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CitroTech Inc. (NYSE American: CITR), a specialty chemical company whose long-term fire inhibitor is recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency' …

Metro Heating & Cooling Urges Homeowners to Prepare as El Niño Signals a Hotter, More Demanding Summer for HVAC Systems

Scientists warn El Niño could bring hotter temperatures and greater strain on HVAC systems. Learn how Pittsburgh homeowners can prepare before peak summer heat. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climate experts …

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Adam Joseph

The frequency and intensity of emergencies across California continue to grow, from wildfires and floods to hazardous materials incidents. During these critical moments, having trained personnel on the ground to provide timely, coordinated support can make …

Samaritan Protective Services Evolves into a Global Risk Advisory and Intelligence Company

Protective-industry experience drives the development of Vigil, an accessible and affordable OSINT platform built for lean security teams WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services today …

Rodeway Inn & Suites - Fort Lauderdale Airport & Port Everglades Cruise Hotel Welcoming Off-Season Cruise Traffic

Award-Winning Fort Lauderdale airport & cruise port hotel is welcoming cruise passengers at record numbers due to below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 …

ADRN Calls for Volunteers to Support Southwest Texas Flood Recovery

Forty volunteers are needed on August 1 and another 40 on August 8 to assist families across Uvalde, Kerr and Zavala counties AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty volunteers are needed on August 1 and another 40 …

Wildfire Guardian Inc. and Paul Davis Restoration of The Mountain West Announce Wildfire Preparedness Partnership

Structural hardening plus GraphGel™, an ASTM E84 Class A fire-retardant gel, delivered to Mountain West homeowners by licensed Paul Davis crews SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAS VEGAS, NV and CENTERVILLE, UT — [ …

VeraData and Faircom New York Win Prestigious 2026 Content Marketing Award

Award-winning content helps nonprofit leaders prepare for unexpected events and understand the forces shaping donor engagement and charitable giving. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VeraData Holdings today …

ATI Restoration Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For List

Recognition highlights ATI's commitment to fostering an employee-first culture and empowering teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration, one of the …