On Mother’s Day in 1953, the skies over Fillmore County darkened—and by 5:45 p.m., an F4 tornado with winds up to 260 mph tore through the countryside near Wykoff, Minnesota. It was one of five violent twisters that struck the region that day, but for the some Wykoff locals It became a moment frozen in time.In this episode, Lenora and Preston revisit the harrowing events that resulted from this monster storm. The story unfolds through eyewitness accounts, family memories, and historical records. It’s a tale of tragedy, survival, and the power of community in the face of nature’s fury.Sources ReferencedFillmore County Journal, May 15, 2023National Weather Service, Fillmore County, MNNational Weather Service, Tornado Outbreak of May 10, 1953Rochester Post Bulletin, 5/11/53, 5/12/53, 5/15/53The Winona Daily News, 5/11/53The Winona Republican, 5/19/53

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