Severe weather threat sends Memorial Day campers home early
The threat of severe weather is putting a damper on many people’s holiday weekend plans, as the risk of damaging hail and high winds was forecast throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday evening.
The threat of severe weather is putting a damper on many people’s holiday weekend plans, as the risk of damaging hail and high winds was forecast throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin Sunday evening.
Severe weather can mean life or death for people with disabilities
When severe weather hits people with disabilities can have a different set of challenges.
When severe weather hits people with disabilities can have a different set of challenges.
Minnesota weather: Tornado, severe thunderstorm watches in effect
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday evening.
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday evening.
Watch: Motorists dodge hail as storm rolls through Twin Cities
A hailstorm sent motorists seeking cover under overpasses on freeways in the Twin Cities Thursday afternoon.
A hailstorm sent motorists seeking cover under overpasses on freeways in the Twin Cities Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota weather: Strong to severe storms possible Thursday
Scattered storms are expected in central and southeastern Minnesota Thursday afternoon, with southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin having the best chance of seeing strong storms. The main threats with strong storms that do develop are large hail and gusty winds.
Scattered storms are expected in central and southeastern Minnesota Thursday afternoon, with southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin having the best chance of seeing strong storms. The main threats with strong storms that do develop are large hail and gusty winds.
Minnesota weather: Isolated storms Wednesday, strong storms possible Thursday
Isolated storms are possible Wednesday, especially in northern Minnesota. A warm front will bring warmer temps Thursday to half the state. Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday, including in the Twin Cities. A much cooler weekend is expected.
Isolated storms are possible Wednesday, especially in northern Minnesota. A warm front will bring warmer temps Thursday to half the state. Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday, including in the Twin Cities. A much cooler weekend is expected.
High river levels flood Waite Park restaurant
The rising Sauk River has flooded out Anton's Restaurant in Waite Park, Minnesota -- the second time in three years that the restaurant has dealt with floodwaters.
The rising Sauk River has flooded out Anton's Restaurant in Waite Park, Minnesota -- the second time in three years that the restaurant has dealt with floodwaters.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Dangerous high waters close North Shore state parks, Minnesota DNR says
Hazardous conditions on the North Shore has prompted the closing of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.
Hazardous conditions on the North Shore has prompted the closing of multiple trails, roads, bridges and campgrounds.
Water skiing on a flooded farm field in Renville, Minnesota
Extra water on the ground isn't always a bad thing. This water skiier is taking advantage of the flooded farm fields after storms swept through western Minnesota this week. (Credit: Deb Hoberg)
Extra water on the ground isn't always a bad thing. This water skiier is taking advantage of the flooded farm fields after storms swept through western Minnesota this week. (Credit: Deb Hoberg)
Powerful storm destroys and damages homes, property in Alexandria
Residents of Alexandria experienced storms last night that many have not seen in an entire lifetime.
Residents of Alexandria experienced storms last night that many have not seen in an entire lifetime.
Man killed when storm topples grain bin in western Minnesota
A 63-year-old man died when a grain bin collapsed on him in western Minnesota during Thursday's severe weather.
A 63-year-old man died when a grain bin collapsed on him in western Minnesota during Thursday's severe weather.
Strong winds rip roof off of building at lumber yard
WATCH: Insanely powerful winds takes a large part of the roof off the seed shed at Bork Lumber and Steel Inc. in Paynesville, Minnesota around 7 p.m. Thursday. (Video credit: Nate Rindahl)
WATCH: Insanely powerful winds takes a large part of the roof off the seed shed at Bork Lumber and Steel Inc. in Paynesville, Minnesota around 7 p.m. Thursday. (Video credit: Nate Rindahl)
Minnesota weather: Severe storms sweep through state
Severe storms have left behind damage across the state for the second night in a row.
Severe storms have left behind damage across the state for the second night in a row.
Storm chaser from Mexico City dies in SW Minnesota crash
The storm chasing community is mourning the loss of one of their own as they hope a second colleague pulls through.
The storm chasing community is mourning the loss of one of their own as they hope a second colleague pulls through.
Minnesota weather: Severe storms roll through Twin Cities metro
A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday evening until midnight for much of southern and central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.
A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday evening until midnight for much of southern and central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.
Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Line of clouds and dust move through South Dakota
Photographer Shawn Hinnant capture an incredible line of clouds and dust passing through South Dakota near Sioux Falls.
Photographer Shawn Hinnant capture an incredible line of clouds and dust passing through South Dakota near Sioux Falls.
Minnesota storm damage, flooding roundup from Wednesday night
Severe storms pushed across Minnesota on Wednesday and left behind damage, took down trees, knocked out power, and caused flooding.
Severe storms pushed across Minnesota on Wednesday and left behind damage, took down trees, knocked out power, and caused flooding.
Despite storm damage Aitkin Co. fair determined to go on with the show
The Aitkin Co. fairgrounds suffered extensive damage during Wednesday's storms, but despite the curveball organizers say it will be on with the show.
The Aitkin Co. fairgrounds suffered extensive damage during Wednesday's storms, but despite the curveball organizers say it will be on with the show.