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*For Skywarn training in the Twin Cities Metro Area, the Metro Skywarn group also conducts Skywarn Training classes, taught by Metro Skywarn instructors. They are offering over 20 classes in the Twin Cities metro area this spring, and a schedule of those classes can be found by clicking here.
Skywarn training classes on this schedule are all free, and last around 2 1/2 hours. Pre-registration for these classes is required only if specifically stated on this schedule. Additional classes will be added to the list if local officials request a class in their area. For more information on the Skywarn program, click here.
| February, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 19 | Atwater, MN
(Kandiyohi County) |
7:00pm CST | Community Center, 107 N. 2nd St. |
| Contact Information: Don Ericson: (320) 235-5133 | |||
| 20 | Elmwood, WI
(Pierce County) |
7:00pm CST | Fire Station, 223 N. Woodworth. |
| Contact Information: TBA | |||
| 27 | Clarkfield, MN
(Yellow Medicine County) |
6:30pm CST | Emergency Services Building, 1508 13th St. |
| Contact Information: LeAnn Manor: (320) 564-3134 | |||
| 28 | Le Center, MN
(Le Sueur County) |
6:30pm CST | St Marys Catholic Church Social Hall, 165 N. Waterville Ave. |
| Contact Information: Ann Traxler: (507) 380-0048 | |||
| March, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 01 | Litchfield, MN
(Meeker County) |
11:00am CST | *Please call to reserve* Litchfield Eagles Club, 389 CSAH 34. Lunch will be available for $5. |
| Contact Information: Erik Johnson: (320) 221-3568 | |||
| 05 | Morristown, MN
(Rice County) |
6:30pm CST | Community Center, 402 S. Division St. |
| Contact Information: Bruce Morris: (507) 330-3866 | |||
| 06 | North Mankato, MN
(Nicollet/Blue Earth County) |
6:30pm CST | South Central Technical College, Conference Room A. 1920 Lee Blvd. |
| Contact Information: Denise Wright: (507) 934-0412 | |||
| 08 | River Falls, WI
(St Croix County) |
9:00am CST | Ambulance Services Building, 175 E. Cedar St. |
| Contact Information: TBA | |||
| 10 | Balsam Lake, WI
(Polk County) |
2:00pm CDT | Justice Center Community Room, 1005 W. Main St. |
| Contact Information: Kathy Poirer: (715) 485-9280 | |||
| 10 | Balsam Lake, WI
(Polk County) |
6:30pm CDT | Justice Center Community Room, 1005 W. Main St. |
| Contact Information: Kathy Poirer: (715) 485-9280 | |||
| 13 | Owatonna, MN
(Steele County) |
7:00pm CDT | * Seating limited - Reservations required * Fire Department Training Room, 107 W. Main St. |
| Contact Information: Bonnie Hermel: (507) 444-2454 | |||
| 17 | Wanamingo, MN
(Goodhue County) |
7:00pm CDT | Fire Department, 96 Main St. |
| Contact Information: Gary Fried: (651) 267-2641 | |||
| 19 | Buffalo, MN
(Wright County) |
2:00pm CDT | Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW. |
| Contact Information: Stephen Berg: (763) 684-2364 | |||
| 19 | Buffalo, MN
(Wright County) |
6:30pm CDT | Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW. |
| Contact Information: Stephen Berg: (763) 684-2364 | |||
| 24 | Dawson, MN
(Lac Qui Parle County) |
6:30pm CDT | High School Commons Room, 848 Chestnut. |
| Contact Information: Terry Litke: (320) 769-2955 | |||
| 25 | Minnetonka, MN
(Hennepin County) |
7:00pm CDT | City Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. |
| Contact Information: Jim Flanders: (952) 939-8334 | |||
| 26 | Barron, WI
(Barron County) |
1:00pm CDT | Courthouse Auditorium, 330 E LaSalle St. |
| Contact Information: Randy Books: (715) 537-6595 | |||
| 26 | Barron, WI
(Barron County) |
7:00pm CDT | Courthouse Auditorium, 330 E LaSalle St. |
| Contact Information: Randy Books: (715) 537-6595 | |||
| 27 | Browerville, MN
(Todd County) |
6:30pm CDT | Community Center, 653 Main Street N. |
| Contact Information: Bob Blessing: (320) 533-4697 | |||
| 31 | Waseca, MN
(Waseca County) |
1:30pm CDT | Courthouse East Annex, 300 N. State St. |
| Contact Information: Dennis Dinneen: (507) 835-0690 | |||
| 31 | Waseca, MN
(Waseca County) |
6:30pm CDT | Courthouse East Annex, 300 N. State St. |
| Contact Information: Dennis Dinneen: (507) 835-0690 | |||
| April, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 01 | Lindstrom, MN
(Chisago County) |
6:00pm CDT | St Bridgets Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd. |
| Contact Information: Ed LaPlante: (651) 257-1313 | |||
| 03 | Danube, MN
(Renville County) |
7:00pm CDT | Community Center, 405 Main St. |
| Contact Information: Mike Hennen: (320) 523-3838 | |||
| 08 | Sauk Rapids, MN
(Benton County) |
7:00pm CDT | High School Auditorium, 1833 O' Sauka Road NE |
| Contact Information: Charlie Reichensperger: (320) 251-7844 | |||
| 09 | St James, MN
(Watonwan County) |
7:00pm CDT | Fire Hall, 315 11th St S. |
| Contact Information: Julie Peterson: (507) 375-5841 | |||
| 10 | Turtle Lake, WI
(Polk/Barron County) |
1:30pm CDT | Event Center Room, Turtle Lake Casino. 777 U.S Highway 8. |
| Contact Information: Carol Buck: (715) 349-8638 x7002 | |||
| 14 | Glencoe, MN
(McLeod County) |
7:00pm CDT | Courthouse basement meeting room, 801 E 10th St. |
| Contact Information: Kevin Mathews: (320) 864-1339 | |||
| 15 | Cambridge, MN
(Isanti County) |
6:30pm CDT | Lecture Hall, Intermediate School. 428 2nd Ave NW. |
| Contact Information: Mari DeLage: (763) 689-3591 | |||
| 16 | Frost, MN
(Faribault County) |
7:00pm CDT | Fire Hall, 200 Main St |
| Contact Information: Terry Campbell: (507) 526-5148 | |||
| 17 | Gaylord, MN
(Sibley County) |
6:30pm CDT | American Legion, 329 Main St. |
| Contact Information: Tom Phillips: (320) 979-0439 | |||
| 21 | Redwood Falls, MN
(Redwood County) |
7:00pm CDT | Public Health Building meeting room. 266 E Bridge St. |
| Contact Information: Jim Sandgren: (507) 637-4035 | |||
| 22 | Eau Claire, WI
(Eau Claire County) |
7:00pm CDT | Auditorium, Chippewa Valley Tech College. 620 W. Claremont Ave. |
| Contact Information: Hal Swanstrom: (715) 839-4736 | |||
| 23 | St Cloud, MN
(Stearns County) |
1:00pm CDT | Emergency Operations Center, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square. |
| Contact Information: Marvin Klug: (320) 259-3940 | |||
| 23 | St Cloud, MN
(Stearns County) |
6:00pm CDT | Emergency Operations Center, Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square. |
| Contact Information: Marvin Klug: (320) 259-3940 | |||
| 23 | Minnesota Lake, MN
(Faribault County) |
7:00pm CDT | Lembke Building, 103 Main St N. |
| Contact Information: Terry Campbell: (507) 526-5148 | |||
| 26 | Albany, MN
(Stearns County) |
9:00am CDT | City Hall, 400 Railroad Ave. |
| Contact Information: Marvin Klug: (320) 259-3940 | |||
| 26 | Albany, MN
(Stearns County) |
1:00pm CDT | City Hall, 400 Railroad Ave. |
| Contact Information: Marvin Klug: (320) 259-3940 | |||
| 28 | Scandia, MN
(Washington County) |
6:30pm CDT | Fire Station, 15040 Scandia Trail (Highway 97). |
| Contact Information: Erich Kertzscher: (651) 485-7719 | |||
| 29 | Benson, MN
(Swift County) |
6:00pm CDT | Basement, Law Enforcement Center. 301 14th St N. |
| Contact Information: Jim Hasslen: (320) 305-1204 | |||
| 30 | Clear Lake, MN
(Sherburne County) |
7:00pm CDT | City Hall, 7684 1st Ave W. |
| Contact Information: Steve Schrader: (320) 282-3355 | |||
| May, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 01 | Bay City, WI
(Pierce County) |
7:00pm CDT | Hangar Number A02, Red Wing Municipal Airport. W7245 Highway 35. |
| Contact Information: Phil Henneman: (715) 307-9995 | |||
| 05 | Lonsdale, MN
(Rice County) |
7:00pm CDT | Fire Hall, 426 Railway St SW. |
| Contact Information: Mike Walters: (507) 744-2466 | |||
| 08 | Sleepy Eye, MN
(Brown County) |
7:00pm CDT | Orchid Inn, 500 Burnside SE. |
| Contact Information: Laine Sletta: (507) 233-6640 | |||
| 12 | Appleton, MN
(Swift County) |
6:00pm CDT | Civic Center, 323 W Schlieman. |
| Contact Information: Jim Hasslen: (320) 305-1204 | |||
| There are currently no outreach events scheduled. | |||
After attending a Skywarn Spotter Training session, consider enrolling with the new experimental NWS eSpotter program. This program allows you to make near real time reports of severe weather to the NWS in the Twin Cities.
However for critical, time-sensitive, life-saving information, please relay your reports through your regular communication method first. Most of the time this would entail using telephone or digital communications to local law enforcement, 911 or calling the NWS private 800 number. Ham Radio operators would use the appropriate Amateur Radio Services band.
The eSpotter system is available for transmission of non-critical, non-time-sensitive information that does not pose an imminent danger to life and property. You may follow up reports submitted by telephone or Amateur Radio by sending the information through eSpotter, with a note in your narrative highlighting that the information was relayed through an alternate method.
