Red flag warning issued for 15 Minnesota counties

Wildfires are breaking out across Minnesota and the National Weather Service (NWS) has a red flag warning in place for 15 counties.

Minnesota wildfires: Stewart Trail Fire 30% contained, closes highways just north of Two Harbors

Crews are working to contain the Stewart Trail Fire, about three miles north of Two Harbors, that has already burned approximately 350 acres and led to highway closures in the area. As of Saturday evening, the fire is 30% contained.

Wildfire closes portion of highway near Iron Range in northern MN

A fire burning between Virginia and Gilbert has forced the closure of a stretch of Highway 135, drawing a large emergency response on Friday.

MN weather: Storms possible Friday ahead of active Sunday
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There are storm chances across southern Minnesota Friday evening, while “comfortably” hot temperatures stick around through Saturday. Sunday could be more active with severe storms possible. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.

Blowing dust triggers air quality alert for parts of Minnesota until Friday night

Strong winds and blowing dust in the forecast have led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to issue an air quality alert for the northwest and west central parts of the state until Friday night.

Red flag warning issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk

A red flag warning has been issued for 54 Minnesota counties due to extreme fire risk conditions. The warning is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. on Friday.

MN weather: Sunny and toasty Friday
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Expect a warm, sunny Friday with above-average temperatures in the 80s and winds at 10-15 mph. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast. 

MN weather: Thursday afternoon forecast update
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FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the latest afternoon forecast for Thursday, May 14. 

Red flag warning issued for 37 western Minnesota counties due to wildfire risk

A red flag warning has been issued for 37 Minnesota counties on Thursday due to extreme fire risk conditions. A fire weather watch is also in effect for much of central and northern Minnesota on Friday.

MN weather: Warm and breezy Thursday
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Expect a warm, breezy Thursday, with an isolated thundershower chance later in the afternoon and evening. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

U.S. drought could increase prices
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A drought throughout the U.S. could worsen already increasing prices, as the nation currently experiences the worst drought conditions in nearly 100 years. FOX 9’s Cody Matz explains how the conditions will affect the agriculture industry, and eventually your budget.

MN weather: A sunny and gorgeous Wednesday
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Expect a beautiful day on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine and widespread highs in the 70s. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.