On This Date in Minnesota History: April 9

April 9, 1891 – “Heavy snow is falling with northerly wind [in Sauk Centre, Minn.]. The snow commenced about 4 this afternoon. Over four inches are on the ground now. Last night there was a thunderstorm and high wind. The roof was taken from the Avalanche Building and cornices and chimneys carried away.”

St. Paul Daily Globe; St. Paul, Minn.; April 10, 1891; p.1

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