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UPDATE: Tornado Watch CANCELLED for Central Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 9:00 PM for much of Central Minnesota including Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Stay tuned to 98.1 for possible warnings.
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