On 4 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.75 in (golf ball) at Aitkin, MN. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Aitkin centroid, at 3:46 p.m. CDT and 3:57 p.m. CDT. Hail fell near town, including reports just off the street grid (E of the town centroid; ESE of the town centroid). Largest: 1.75 in at 3 ESE Aitkin (3:46 p.m. CDT); 1.50 in at 2 E Aitkin (3:57 p.m. CDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the NW. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Aitkin as an in-town hit. Population is 2,323. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.