Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here’s why
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
What are frost quakes? That popping noise, tremor could be a sign of cryoseism
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
Twin Cities shelters brace for cold front
Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.
Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.
Twin Cities warming centers brace for cold, extend hours for weekend
Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.
Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.
Minnesota weather: Here’s how cold it got Friday morning
Minnesota experienced some of its coldest low temperatures in years on Friday morning, with wind chills dropping well below zero. Here's a look at how cold it got.
Minnesota experienced some of its coldest low temperatures in years on Friday morning, with wind chills dropping well below zero. Here's a look at how cold it got.
Do trees actually explode from extreme cold?
Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.
Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.
Minnesota weather: Shelters, beds available during cold streak ahead
Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm during temps later this week that will be the coldest we've felt this season.
Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm during temps later this week that will be the coldest we've felt this season.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
Private jet skids 300 yards off Colorado runway, sustains severe damage in violent crosswind
A Cessna 750 lost directional control at a Colorado airport with 2 pilots and a passenger onboard.
A Cessna 750 lost directional control at a Colorado airport with 2 pilots and a passenger onboard.
2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
MN weather: Why heavy rain isn't leading to more ice
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
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MN weather: Rainy, slick morning commute expected [4 a.m. update]
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
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MN weather: Heavy rain continues [3:30 a.m. update]
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
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MN weather: Slippery spots for morning commute [3 a.m. update]
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Minnesota National Guard helps with storm recovery
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
Winter storms leaves behind icy roads in MN
The snow is done, but winds and ice are still creating difficult and dangerous travel conditions across Minnesota. South of Albert Lea into northern Iowa, Interstate 35 remains closed to traffic due to the winter storm.
The snow is done, but winds and ice are still creating difficult and dangerous travel conditions across Minnesota. South of Albert Lea into northern Iowa, Interstate 35 remains closed to traffic due to the winter storm.
Minnesota snow totals: How much snow we got
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, prompted blizzard warnings, and shut down highways across Minnesota. Here's a look at some of the snow totals around the state.
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, prompted blizzard warnings, and shut down highways across Minnesota. Here's a look at some of the snow totals around the state.