It will take weeks longer to clean up damage caused by an April snowstorm.

Heavy snow on April 16 caused quite a bit of tree breakage, including limbs and entire trees, across the northwest portion of the Superior National Forest, primarily the LaCroix Ranger District.

With a tornado already reported in the state this year, Minnesotans are again reminded about the dangers of spring and summer storms.

Severe Weather Awareness week in Minnesota, which kicks off April 16, is a good time for families, schools and businesses to learn about weather warnings and practice what to do in the event of a severe storm.

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, statewide tornado drills will be held at 1:45 and 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 to accommodate safety planning for schools, businesses, families and second-shift workers. Most of Minnesota's 87 counties will participate in the evening drill.

In real weather emergencies, Minnesotans can turn to National Oceanographic and Atmospheric (NOAA) weather radio broadcasts for watches, warnings and forecasts. A NOAA radio is particularly important for those who need extra time to react to bad weather.

Officers of the Ontario Provincial Police Rainy River District Detachment received a report of a submerged vehicle in Rainy Lake at the area of the Noden Causeway late Sunday morning.