MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- During Severe Weather Awareness Week, Minnesota counties and cities tested all of their tornado sirens. But who decides when the sirens should be sounded? And who pushes the ...

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Normally, during the spring and summer in Minnesota, we hear tornado siren tests on the first Wednesday of every month. Don’t be alarmed if you hear them on Thursday.

In the state of Minnesota, this week is dedicated for Severe Weather Awareness Week. On Thursday, there will be statewide tests of the sirens scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening.

Minnesota and Wisconsin are preparing for this year’s severe-weather season with tornado drills today that will include emergency sirens sounding. The alerts are part of Severe Weather Awareness ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — If you're hearing tornado sirens sounding across the Twin Cities or anywhere else in Minnesota on Thursday, don't panic, but do consider taking them seriously as practice for a ...