Tornado touches down in Minnesota while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin

Tornado touches down in Minnesota while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin A confirmed tornado tore through near Rochester, MN. It comes as Michigan and Wisconsin are dealing with severe flooding. The swollen Wisconsin River has led to concerns about the structural integrity of the levee in Portage, WI. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.

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