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**Summary:**

A powerful derecho swept across North Dakota and western Minnesota late last week, bringing tornadoes and destructive winds exceeding 100 mph. The storm caused significant damage, widespread power outages, and tragically, at least three fatalities in Enderlin, North Dakota, where a tornado struck a home. The governor of North Dakota has declared a statewide disaster. Recovery efforts are underway, with officials urging residents to avoid damaged areas.

**News Article:**

**Deadly Derecho Devastates North Dakota and Minnesota**

ENDERLIN, N.D. – A violent derecho ripped through North Dakota and western Minnesota from Friday night into Saturday morning, leaving a trail of destruction, widespread power outages, and claiming the lives of at least three people.

The hardest hit area appears to be Enderlin, North Dakota, where a tornado struck a home, killing three residents, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The storm, packing winds exceeding 100 mph, also spawned other tornadoes, including one near Eckelson and Urbana. The governor of North Dakota has declared a statewide disaster, activating the state emergency operation center.

“The damage is significant,” said FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray, reporting from Enderlin on Sunday as recovery efforts began amid lingering storm clouds. His video footage showed extensive damage.

Further east, the storm brought hurricane-force winds to Minnesota. The airport in Bemidji recorded a gust of 106 mph, and significant damage was reported due to falling trees and downed power lines. Thousands of trees blocking roads were reported, and multiple gas leaks also occurred. While no injuries have been reported in the Bemidji area, officials are urging residents to avoid travel unless it is an emergency.

FindEnergy.com reports that over 57,000 customers in Minnesota were without power at the peak of the outages, with over 100,000 across the northern Plains and Midwest.

“We are asking people to stay away from the damaged areas,” said Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince. “We have established an emergency command center to assess the situation and coordinate recovery efforts.”

The National Weather Service has deployed storm survey teams to assess the tornado damage, with preliminary ratings indicating EF-3 or higher intensity for the tornado that struck Enderlin and another west of Valley City.

Residents should expect long-term power outages as the region grapples with extensive infrastructure damage.

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