Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is calling the storm damage in Bemidji "unprecedented."
"We saw a lot of damage. This an unprecedented storm, hit right in Beltrami and its surrounding areas," said the governor.
Walz met with emergency managers after a state of emergency was declared in the aftermath of the destructive storms that moved through the area over the weekend.
"It tore up trees, it destroyed, parts of buildings. It really turned our city upside down," says Bemidji Mayor George Prince.
Thousands are still without power and cleanup will take several weeks with some estimating the cost of damage could be in the millions after hurricane-force winds tore through the northern Minnesota community.
Walz toured the area, talking to homeowners hardest hit. He says some fear they won't have good enough insurance coverage and adds that the state has a disaster contingency account that will be available to help.
The Governor adding that he's seen a lot of neighbors helping one another out.
"Also saw the grace of God and a lot of preparation by the professionals you're going to hear from, with no injuries or loss of life," Walz explains.
Walz also went on to praise the emergency management team in Beltrami County for alerting residents the storm was coming last Saturday.