June 13, 1968 - An F5 tornado struck Tracy, Minn., on this date. “The tornado killed
nine people and injured 150 others as it tracked 9 miles (14 km) through
Murray, Lyon and Redwood counties in southwestern Minn. It is one of only two
official F5 tornadoes that have
occurred in Minn., although several other tornadoes that occurred before 1950
are estimated to have been F5 strength. The tornado destroyed 111 homes, caused
major damage to 76, and minor damage to 114. Five businesses were destroyed and
15 damaged. The elementary school and 106 automobiles were also destroyed. A
heavy boxcar was heaved more than a block in the storm. Winds were estimated at
261 to 318 mph. Hard rains and hail were also reported.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Tracy_tornado
1968 Tracy Tornado
Eric Lantz, 16, of Walnut Grove, shot this award-winning photo of the Tracy tornado as it was leaving town. He often took photos for the Walnut Grove Tribune, owned by his uncle, Everett Lantz. This image by Eric was awarded third place in the 1968 National Newspaper Association contest for best news photo.
http://www.minnpost.com/minnesota-blog-cabin/2012/06/stories-tracy-minnesota-tornado-remembered-and-published-44-years-later
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