MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews James Campbell, an official at the National Weather Service, about tornadoes in Minnesota. Campbell discusses historical patterns in the region and safety measures that one should take during a tornado.
For a historical perspective, Minnesota has seen tornadoes occur in every month from March through November. On average, the state experiences about 16 tornadoes a year. The earliest reported tornadoes in Minnesota were the three tornadoes that touched down on March 6, 2017.