Faribault

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Preliminary reports indicate the notable weather events hit the area between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Officials took three tornado reports across southern Minnesota.

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Here are the school closings, late starts, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

Police say there were 9 students on the bus at the time of the incident.

Police say no shots were fired.

Officials closed southbound I-35 after the semi overturned about seven miles north of Faribault.

Officials are asking motorists to slow down, be alert and watch for emergency responders.