Severe Minnesota storms slam the state, leaving thousands without power

TL;DR
A line of severe thunderstorms swept across Minnesota overnight with wind gusts exceeding 80 mph, downing trees and leaving more than 70,000 customers without power as crews raced to restore service; officials warned of more severe weather later Wednesday as hot, humid air meets a cold front.
- Severe storms down trees, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota MPR News
- MN weather: Thunderstorms moved across Minnesota, Twin Cities metro early Wednesday FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Strong winds, downed trees hit Twin Cities, cutting power to 50,000 in Minnesota 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
- Severe storm damage: 35,000 without power in Twin Cities, train derails near Hoffman Bring Me The News
- Thousands of Minnesotans without power after overnight storms kare11.com
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