Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

People in Spencer are cleaning up after strong winds caused significant damage across the community Sunday, including at a local travel center where people had gathered to take shelter from the storm.

May 19, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

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Hastings Police Participating in Spring “Make It Click” Initiative

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