From Nebraska, to south of Sioux Falls, S.D., to north of Alexandria, Minn., late afternoon emergency alerts sounded on May 12, 2022, when a derecho with winds of 70-100 miles per hour raced across the region.
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Jennie-O Turkey Barns destroyed in May 12 Derecho. A turkey barn location was razed by the May 12 derecho near Appleton, Minn. The barn had no turkeys due to high path avian influenza.
Gov. Tim Walz took notes while Benson Mayor Terri Collins welcomed local leaders and first responders to a discussion of the May 12 derecho that caused millions of dollars in damage. Also seen are Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Peterson (back turned) and Benson’s acting city manager. Photo by Andrea Johnson.
