CASS COUNTY, N.D. The following is a news release from the Cass County Sheriff’s office at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday, June 20th, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to rural Enderlin for tornado damage to a residence. Once deputies arrived on the scene, the Enderlin Fire Department let them know that storm chasers had located two deceased people as a result of the tornado. Shortly after learning of this, the Enderlin Fire Department was dispatched to another location, and a third deceased person was found as a result of the tornado. Deputies found extensive damage to the area and began conducting well-being checks on people with several partner agencies. Law enforcement, the Enderlin Fire Department, and other first responders continue searching the area and checking on residents now.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office continues to work through the specifics of this incident as this investigation moves forward.