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Photos Show Storm Damage in Parts of Metro, Southern Minnesota

High winds knocked down large trees, power lines, and damaged buildings in parts of southern Minnesota Thursday.

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High winds from thunderstorms knocked over large trees, power lines, and damaged buildings in parts of southern Minnesota Thursday evening.

Xcel Energy reported that hundreds of customers were still without power Friday morning.

Constant lightning light up the sky Thursday night as residents looked on.

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Strong winds, reaching as high as 59 mph during Thursday's storms, inflicted damage on homes and buildings.

Parts of Minnesota continue to be under a flood warning following rain earlier in the week, including Hennepin and Wright County.

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The National Weather Service reported that portions of central and southern Minnesota will likely see thunderstorms Friday night, though the threat of severe weather is low.


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