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2 of the people injured by the severe weather were transported by ambulance to the hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Officials warn that scammers may try to contact tornado victims and seek financial or other sensitive information.

The National Weather Service received reports of tornadoes near the Rochester airport and west of Stewartville.

One storm chasing team ended up in the right place at the right time to witness a tornado touchdown in Southern Minnesota on Monday.

Severe weather is hitting southern Minnesota, and portions of Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday evening, bringing strong winds, giant hail, and tornadoes.

These numbers are shocking compared to last year - and the year before.

There were reports of more than 2 inches of rain in Rochester.

It will remain in effect until 5:45 PM.

Heavy thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and even tornadoes are possible through late this evening across the region.

Multiple tornadoes were spotted across Minnesota during Monday's storms.