TORNADO WEEK: 1913 twister devastated Omaha
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Published: Apr. 22, 2019 at 4:56 PM CDT
FILE VIDEO: On Easter Sunday in 1913, a tornado tore through Omaha near 24th and Lake streets. The devastation opened the eyes of residents to the dangers of weather in the Midwest.
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