Remembering the Kalamazoo tornado of 1980

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — May 13, 1980 — 38 years ago, a F-3 tornado slashed through downtown Kalamazoo, killing five people and injuring more than 70. The tornado and its aftermath left a lasting impact on the Kalamazoo area. In Bronson Park, the changes that resulted from the tornado are visible, with much fewer and younger…