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Suspected tornado in Detroit Lakes injures 2 people
4 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 11:44 am.
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Two people were injured Monday when a suspected tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says those injuries were not life-threatening.


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