What is a tsunami and what causes them?

All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.

Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Friday winter storm causes messy commute in the metro
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Snow, wind and cold temperatures made for a slow commute for some on Friday as a winter storm moved across the state.

Winter storm rips through Eastern US causing record breaking snowfall

A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel and crushing morning commutes.

Possible bus delays in Minneapolis due to subzero temperatures
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Those enrolled at Minneapolis Public Schools have been told to prepare for potential bus transportation delays ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.

FOX 9 reporter has fun in snow
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FOX 9 reporter Bill Keller had some fun in the fresh snow Wednesday.

Minnesota grandparents icy water pistol duel
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A grandma and grandpa from Graceville, Minnesota, challenged each other to a water pistol duel in -13 cold on January 1. Video credit: Carol Bauer via Storyful

Frigid temps in Minnesota: A perfect day for grilling? Water skiing?
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Cold weather is part of living in Minnesota, although some of us like to handle it in different ways. On this New Year's Day, a Bloomington man was seen grilling outside. Meanwhile, water skiers headed out on the Mississippi River in subzero temperatures.

Winter Classic in Minnesota could be coldest game in NHL history
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The NHL Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis could be the coldest game in NHL history, with a subzero temperature and wind chill expected at the 6PM puck drop. It's so cold in Minnesota the NHL is actually warming the ice for the Winter Classic to get closer to the optimal surface temperature of 22 degrees.

Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated

Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.

Temps to tumble Tuesday
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Shovel quickly Tuesday evening as the MUCH colder air will arrive in the Twin Cities with tumbling temps through the overnight leading to wind chills well below zero to start Wednesday.

Chief Meterologist Ian Leonard and Baxter discuss cr?me br?l?e snow
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Sunday's storm left a layer of snow and ice on the ground that FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard described as being like cr?me br?l?e--hard on top, but fluffy on the bottom.

2021's biggest and wildest weather moments

Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.

2 infants survive Kentucky tornado that carried them away in bathtub

A grandmother says two babies have survived a Kentucky tornado last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were in out of the ground, tossing it with them inside.

Tornado count from December storm up to 7 in Minnesota

The National Weather Service has now confirmed 7 tornadoes in Minnesota from the Wednesday, December 15 storm. This number could still climb as NWS crews analyze damage data.

3 tornadoes confirmed in Minnesota, Wisconsin during December storm

A line of severe storms brought high winds, severe weather and at least three tornadoes to Minnesota and western Wisconsin Wednesday night. At least one person was killed as a result of the storms. 

First December tornado ever in Minnesota

The first December tornado in Minnesota’s history reportedly touched down in Plainview in Wabasha County during the 8 p.m. hour Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Tornado relief: FOX makes $1 million donation to American Red Cross

In the aftermath of last weekend’s tornadoes, the FOX Corporation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to aid the recovery effort.