WINONA, Minn. — An overnight storm with stiff winds downed trees and ripped off limbs around Winona County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to 18 calls about road hazards from trees and debris, as well as to assist highway and utility crews. There were six storm-related police calls in the city. One house was severely damaged by a falling tree. There were no injuries.
Splintered tree trunk. A wind-damaged tree at Parks Avenue at the east end of Lake Winona. Image: Steve Lunde