Thousands of people across the state also lost power, including more than 4,000 in the Twin Cities as of about 6:40 p.m.

Cavity trees, dead standing trees, and downed dead trees create habitat for many species of mammals, birds, insects, amphibians, and reptiles, which positively impacts the rest of the ecosystem.

MANKATO — A storm system brought quarter-sized hail and tornado warnings to the Mankato area Monday. The National Weather ...

The fire spread from the prairie to several pine trees and a residence. The Byron and Pine Island fire departments responded with an engine crew, two brush trucks, a tender and two wheelers.