Wildfire smoke moves into Minnesota
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Wildfire smoke from the west is moving into Minnesota on Thursday, making things look a bit hazy. This is mid- to upper-level smoke though, so it shouldn't smell too smoky. FOX 9's Cody Matz has more.

Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.

What to do if severe weather hits the Minnesota State Fair
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Officials at the Minnesota State Fair say their goal when severe weather hits is to make sure people are protected from it. They have a plan in place, and it includes emergency storm shelters.

5 tornadoes confirmed across Dakota County, Ramsey County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in southern Ramsey County on Saturday night, and additional tornados briefly touched down in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan and West. St. Paul.

Video: Minnesota State Fair flash flooding during thunderstorm

Flash flooding at the Minnesota State Fair as heavy rain and thunderstorms move through. Videos from FOX 9 reporter Rob Olson on the Midway and near the Grandstand.

Flood Watch issued for SE Minnesota until Sunday morning
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Storms will develop in Iowa later Saturday afternoon and move into south Minnesota by Saturday evening and eventually west Wisconsin. Some of these storms may find their way toward the Twin Cities metro, but southeast Minnesota is the main area of concern. Because of the deep moisture content in the atmosphere, any storms that develop tonight have a chance of producing heavy rain. Therefore, a Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Minnesota until 7 a.m. Sunday.

How to best cover your property against floods

With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.

Here's what to do after your car is flooded

One flood expert says it is crucial to reach out to your insurance company.