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12 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Tornado touches down in southern Minnesota, National Weather Service says
Severe storms produce tornado in southern Minnesota, NWS says Severe storms produce tornado in southern Minnesota, NWS says Severe storms produce tornado in southern Minnesota, NWS says A tornado touched down in Southern Minnesota on Monday night as severe storms passed through the region, according to the National Weather Service. In a social media post on X, the weather agency said the tornado touched down east of Nicollet. A tornado touches down east of Nicollet, Minnesota, on June 16,2025. National Weather Service/Nicollet County law enforcement It's unknown if any structures were damaged or if anyone was injured as a result of the tornado. Nicollet is around 80 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Monday's storms prompted the NWS to issue tornado watches and warnings for a large part of Minnesota. Video taken in Waconia showed hail dropping, and there were reports of funnel clouds in the Mankato area. Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday is expected to be quieter, with a high temperature near 80 degrees.
CBS News
27-01-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Minnesota grocery stores impacted by egg shortage, higher prices
WACONIA, Minn. — Eggs are in short supply at the grocery store and shoppers who can find them might be hit with sticker shock. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts egg prices will increase more than 20% this year. When it comes to eggs, it's a hard pass for some shoppers. Cody Sik, who is the dairy manager at Mackenthun's Waconia, doesn't blame them. "Egg prices are a whole different story. They are constantly going up and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight," Sik said. According to the USDA, a bird flu resurgence killed more than 17 million egg-laying hens in November and December. That has egg suppliers struggling to get grocers and customers what they need. The result is record-high prices at some stores. To stock up, Mackenthun's orders cases of eggs at a time. Two months ago, a case of eggs was $60. Now, it's $110. "The Essential Everyday brand — that's kind of our store brand — that was sitting at $4 around Christmas and now it's all the way up to $7.59 for those eggs," Sik said. "Almost doubled." At least those eggs are in stock. The shelves for some brands sit empty. Sik is hoping prices start to drop next month, but that's not a guarantee. "If you ever seen non-expensive eggs on our shelves, just grab them. Because if you don't grab them right away, they are going to be out," Sik said. Then there are customers like Chris Tuttle, who won't leave the store without a dozen eggs. "It's been high and now it's even higher," Tuttle said.
