Severe storms swept through Minnesota on Sunday, causing widespread damage and leaving 75,000 residents without power, particularly in the Twin Cities area. Strong winds and large hail led to downed trees and significant property damage across Minneapolis and nearby communities.

Xcel Energy reported that approximately 75,000 homes lost power, with about 70,000 of those outages occurring within the Twin Cities region. Residents shared images of uprooted trees and golf ball-sized hail in north Minneapolis. Fallen tree limbs were also reported in Grove City, about 90 miles west of Minneapolis.

Earlier in the day, a confirmed tornado touched down southwest of Appleton. A supercell with cloud tops towering over 60,000 feet triggered the tornado and set the stage for further storm development later that afternoon.

Storm damage reports included: * Hail measuring 1.75 inches in Plymouth and Falcon Heights * 1-inch hail reported in Little Canada * Trees and utility lines down near Minnehaha Park * Buckled grain bins near Sunburg * Extensive branch and tree damage in Grove City * Power lines and large trees knocked down near Montevideo * A snapped power line and tree debris on a house close to Milan * Significant tree damage south of Milan * Tornado confirmed near the Minnesota River southwest of Appleton * Downed branches in Starbuck * 1.25-inch hail in Morris * A large tornado observed west of Watertown, South Dakota

Additional thunderstorms are forecast for Monday. While it's not yet certain if the Twin Cities will be affected again, more details are expected by Monday morning. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.