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Tornadoes Leave Seven Dead In Minnesota North Dakota
A pair of tornadoes struck Gary Minnesota and Elgin North Dakota causing seven deaths and about 50 injuries. In Gary a twister killed three and damaged homes while injuring a dozen others. In Elgin four people died and 35 to 40 were hurt as hospitals reported patients in varying conditions. Homes trailers and apartments were destroyed and critical utilities were knocked out as emergency crews mobilized to transport the injured to Bismarck. The disaster response officials said the towns faced extensive damage and water supply challenges as crews worked to restore service.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Gary
Minn
Elgin
N. D
Ray
Staiger
Phil Miller
Disaster Service
Bismarck
Elgin Hospital
Myron Adkins
Adkins
St. Alexius Hospital
Helen Fischer
Clarence Werner
Werner
Jacobson Memorial Hospital
James Hanson
Hanson
Ron Affeldt