On this date in 1931 temperatures hit the upper 60s and low 70s across parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. Dewpoints climbed into the 50s with strong southwest winds gusting between 25-30 mph. By sunset dark clouds, lightning and thunder were crossing over the central and eastern portions of Minnesota. Around 9:30 PM that evening a tornado touched […]
Weather
1939-06-18
On this date in 1939, a tornado tore a path from Corcoran through Maple Grove, present day Brooklyn Park and Champlin before crossing the Mississippi River into Anoka, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. As a result, nine people were killed and 59 more were injured. In addition, the tornado destroyed 40 homes […]
1852-05-14
On this date in 1852, the dam at Lake McKusick in Stillwater broke after weeks of rain. Mud and water raced down the ravines uprooting trees and damaging or covering buildings altogether on its way down to the St. Croix River. About six acres of land were covered at an average depth of ten feet. […]
1976-01-10
On this date in 1976, during a heavy snowstorm, 325 cars are damaged in a pileup on a Minneapolis freeway. (MNopedia)
1940-11-11
On this date in 1940, the deadly Armistice Day blizzard hits the Midwest. With little warning, temperatures dropped from near 60 degrees early in the day to single digits in less than 24 hours. More than 16 inches of snow fell in Minneapolis, and over two feet were reported in other parts of Minnesota. Collegeville […]
