The local NWS weather office (in Chanhassen, Mn) predicted that the greatest chance of strong to severe thunderstorms would be after 4PM (local time) today SE of a line from Albert Lea, Mn to Eau Claire, Wi.
It's currently 4:30 PM and thunderstorms have just blossomed on a line between Albert Lea and Eau Claire. No word on if they are strong to severe. Still, it looks like the NWS got this one on the nose!