Severe Storms Rumble Across Eastern Minn., Western Wis.

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 8:05pm

Hugo, Minnesota - Photo courtesy of Mike Saniti

A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday for central and southern Minnesota, including the metro. A watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes.

Tornado warnings were in effect for Winona County and an area in Western Wisconsin, but the warnings have since expired.

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WEB FORECAST: Tornado Watch in Effect until 9 p.m. Sunday

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 2:50pm

A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday for central and southern Minnesota. Part of western Wisconsin is also included.

Strong storms are expected to rapidly develop this afternoon and could bring heavy rain, strong winds and hail.

The afternoon will remain muggy until winds blow in with the thunderstorms. The high will be 80 with a low around 60.

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National Safe Boating Week Begins

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 10:00am

As the ice comes off more Minnesota lakes, safety officials are highlighting Saturday's start to National Safe Boating Week.

The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the best thing a person can do to stay safe on the water is to wear a life vest or personal flotation device.

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Health Officials: Hepatitis C Test Needed for MN Baby Boomers

Submitted by Maricella Miranda, Web Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:23pm

Attention baby boomers - have you been tested for hepatitis C lately?

The Minnesota Department of Health is reminding people born from 1945 through 1965 to be tested for hepatitis C. The reminder comes for national hepatitis awareness month.

Currently, about 39,000 people statewide are living with the virus.

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3 Injured in Sherburne County Car vs. School Bus Crash

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:41pm

Three people were injured Thursday after a car crashed into a school bus loaded with passengers.

The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on the 21300 block of County Road 5 in Big Lake Township. There were about 30 passengers on the bus at the time.

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Minn. Students to Square Off in Robotics Tourney

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:35am

Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League's second annual State Robotics Tournament.

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Buffalo Days Set June 9-16

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:21pm

Buffalo Days 2013 - Photo courtesy of Buffalo Chamber of Commerce

Every June, Buffalo residents and guests convene to celebrate Buffalo Days.

It’s a week-long celebration featuring a carnival, medallion hunt, royalty coronation, street dance, fun activities in Sturges Park and a fireworks display on Friday, June 14.

There is a parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 15

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