Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1873, a severe blizzard struck Minnesota, killing 70 settlers, injuring countless others and destroying thousands of livestock. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms