Tornadoes

Whether your state is actually part of Tornado Alley comes down to the time of year.

Some counties in Minnesota see far more tornadoes than other counties. The National Weather Service keeps track of tornado touchdowns and locations. Here are the counties with the most tornadoes in the last 75 years.

I bet you haven't seen this video! Nearly 40 years ago a tornado popped up out without warning. Miraculously, the tornado was caught on camera by a news chopper.

Severe thunderstorm season has been delayed, but it's coming in June, and a quick weather quiz may help get you into a weatherwise state of mind.

That massive air conditioner in our back yard not only keeps us comfortable during the summer, but it kills off most of the severe storms capable of spinning up tornadoes. Cook County: take a bow. You are the most "tornado-safe" county in Minnesota.