MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy will now use cellphones to notify people who live near its Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear plants in case of an emergency, instead of outdoor sirens. The ...

The National Weather Service is holding a statewide tornado siren test on Thursday. Hennepin County will participate in the test, which means we'll hear sirens at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The tests ...

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FARGO — The outdoor siren warning systems in Cass County will be tested at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, as part of North Dakota Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week. Residents are encouraged to ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Did you just hear tornado sirens in Minnesota and wonder why? If it’s not the usual test time, the first Wednesday of every month, it’s easy to be caught off guard. Don’t worry, ...