1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Duluth radar (KDLH), 93 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:32 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Strong thunderstorm winds blew down many trees and power lines from the Sandstone area south to near Pine City. Wind speed is estimated.
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