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Severe Tornado Outbreak Strikes Rochester Area, Causing Extensive Damage

A series of tornadoes have touched down in the Rochester area, wreaking havoc and damaging dozens of homes. While reports confirm that no injuries occurred, many residents were left without power, and significant cleanup efforts are underway. Local authorities indicated that at least three tornadoes were confirmed in southeastern Minnesota, prompting immediate shelter warnings for residents. An 89-year-old woman emerged unscathed after a tornado ripped through her property, while eight homes in Stewartville suffered major damage. As storm cleanup continues along partly closed roads, a disaster declaration has been issued in Olmsted County. Photos and videos of the destruction, including hailstorms and tornado sightings, have circulated widely as affected communities begin to assess the aftermath of this severe weather event.
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