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ST PAUL, Minn. — Sirens will wail across Minnesota Thursday as part of a statewide tornado drill. The annual exercise is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, which is April 7 - 11.
Minnesotans may be wondering why they're hearing tornado sirens on Thursday. It's because of Severe Weather Awareness Week. As part of the weather week, two statewide tornado drills are scheduled.