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Storms leave damage, power outages across Wisconsin, Midwest

Severe storms bringing seven confirmed tornados and high wind speeds across Wisconsin damaged power lines and left more than 40,000 people without power while also impacting neighboring states.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 24, 2024

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