On This Date in Minnesota History: August 21

August 21, 1918 - A large and destructive tornado, estimated as an F4, devastated the town of Tyler, Minn. on this date. The “tornado hit the town at approximately 9:20 p.m., killing 36 people and injuring over 100 others. Debris from Tyler was found up to 23 miles (37 km) away. It is the fourth-deadliest tornado in Minnesota's history.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918_Tyler_tornado

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