Trees damaged after a confirmed tornado hit Anoka County Thursday evening (Courtesy: National Weather Service).
ANOKA COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Tornadoes have been confirmed in Anoka County, Isanti County, and Dakota County by National Weather Service (NWS) survey teams. Other crews are working to confirm reports in western Wisconsin.
What we know
The NWS has crews on the ground to confirm reported tornado sightings after powerful storms tore across Minnesota and Wisconsin Thursday night.
As of Friday evening, a tornado was confirmed in Anoka County after it left a path of destruction in an area north of Andover.
The NWS also confirmed an EF1 tornado in the City of Isanti and shared a photo of the damage left behind by the tornado.
Trees damaged by a tornado in Isanti (Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service).
An EF0 tornado reportedly touched down in Dakota County and damaged trees at the Hidden Gems Golf Course southwest of the city of Ravenna. NWS shared a photo showing some of that damage, but said it is still working to determine the path length and when it hit.
Tree damage at a golf course in Dakota County (Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service).
Other cities and municipalities are also working to clean up the debris and repair the damage.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is released.
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Cottage Grove state of emergency
The Mayor of Cottage Grove declared a state of emergency in response to the storm damage.
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So far, the city says it has assessed the following damage:
- Widespread tree damage: Numerous trees have been uprooted or snapped; many were previously blocking roads. Tree damage has occurred to both private and public trees.
- Home Damage: The storm caused damage to approximately a dozen homes in the community.
- Power outages: A significant number of residents and businesses are currently without power, affecting essential services.
- Downed power lines: Power lines have been damaged in several areas, posing safety hazards and complicating restoration efforts.
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