All time October record highs fall in the southeast
It has been a wild few weeks of weather across the country. The temperatures have been anything but steady here in Minnesota with 50s one day and 80s the next. But for the southern and eastern U.S., wild swings in temperature haven’t been the story; it’s been the persistence of the summerlike heat.
It has been a wild few weeks of weather across the country. The temperatures have been anything but steady here in Minnesota with 50s one day and 80s the next. But for the southern and eastern U.S., wild swings in temperature haven’t been the story; it’s been the persistence of the summerlike heat.
Late September heat wave pushes 'feels like' temps close to 100°
It may have been expected for days, but it doesn’t make it anymore eye popping. While some loved the one-day return to summer, others despised it. Everyone though I think can agree that it has been a crazy weird couple of days.
It may have been expected for days, but it doesn’t make it anymore eye popping. While some loved the one-day return to summer, others despised it. Everyone though I think can agree that it has been a crazy weird couple of days.
Minnesota DNR unveils 'No Child Left Inside' outdoor education grant program
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Summer makes a brief appearance in our more fall-like pattern
In the midst of our much cooler more fall-like pattern, a one-day heat wave will bring us briefly back to summer...
In the midst of our much cooler more fall-like pattern, a one-day heat wave will bring us briefly back to summer...
NASA's SOFIA plane telescope makes pit stop at MSP Airport
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had a special visitor recently.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had a special visitor recently.
A Tale of Two Seasons Nationwide
September is wrapping up and the weather across the U.S. could not be more different. A very early season storm is beginning across the northern Rockies that could drop a record amount of snow for the month across the Northwest. Meanwhile, nearly 2 dozen states could set record highs in the coming days in the east. And Minnesota will likely get a taste of both extremes.
September is wrapping up and the weather across the U.S. could not be more different. A very early season storm is beginning across the northern Rockies that could drop a record amount of snow for the month across the Northwest. Meanwhile, nearly 2 dozen states could set record highs in the coming days in the east. And Minnesota will likely get a taste of both extremes.
Plymouth police rescue owl tangled in net
An owl got an assist from some members of the Plymouth Police Department after it got caught in a net, according to Plymouth police.
An owl got an assist from some members of the Plymouth Police Department after it got caught in a net, according to Plymouth police.
Northern lights to be visible over parts of U.S. this weekend: Here's how to see the aurora
You may want to put your eyes to the skies this weekend if you live in certain parts of the United States.
You may want to put your eyes to the skies this weekend if you live in certain parts of the United States.
How early is too early for snow?
The fall colors are ramping up, but on this day in 1942, an early season snow dumped as much as 9 inches of snow on parts of Minnesota. So when do we "usually" get our first fall snow?
The fall colors are ramping up, but on this day in 1942, an early season snow dumped as much as 9 inches of snow on parts of Minnesota. So when do we "usually" get our first fall snow?
Bring on the fall colors
Here we are again, heading into one of the prettiest times of the year.
Here we are again, heading into one of the prettiest times of the year.
Bald eagle badly hurt in battle in Marine on the St. Croix, Minn. rehabilitated and released to wild
After spending the last two months healing, a bald eagle has been released back into the wild by The Raptor Center.
After spending the last two months healing, a bald eagle has been released back into the wild by The Raptor Center.
DNR: Check your lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from the water this fall
When taking boats, trailers, docks and lifts out of the water this fall, the DNR is reminding water-goers to remain vigilant about invasive species.
When taking boats, trailers, docks and lifts out of the water this fall, the DNR is reminding water-goers to remain vigilant about invasive species.
Our late season warmth could become 2nd longest stretch in last 30 years
After nearly 4 straight weeks without an 80° day, we’ve now seen 3 in a row and we may not be done with that streak just yet.
After nearly 4 straight weeks without an 80° day, we’ve now seen 3 in a row and we may not be done with that streak just yet.
Twin Cities metro to see resurgence of mosquitoes this fall
A summer pest is sticking around this September. Crews with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District are still treating for mosquitoes as the Twin Cities metro area is set to see a fall resurgence of the biting insect.
A summer pest is sticking around this September. Crews with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District are still treating for mosquitoes as the Twin Cities metro area is set to see a fall resurgence of the biting insect.
Roseville girl becomes face of women in STEM movement
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
Sheriff: Elk illegally shot, killed along northwestern Wisconsin highway
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say someone illegally shot and killed an elk near the side of a state highway over the weekend.
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say someone illegally shot and killed an elk near the side of a state highway over the weekend.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
MDH: Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis
State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis earlier this week has tested positive for rabies.
State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis earlier this week has tested positive for rabies.
Air pollution linked to violent behavior, says University of Minnesota study
Air pollution has been linked to a number of health issues, but a University of Minnesota and Colorado State University study now links the air we breathe to violent behavior.
Air pollution has been linked to a number of health issues, but a University of Minnesota and Colorado State University study now links the air we breathe to violent behavior.