Swift County sheriff speaks on tornado near Benson
Swift County authorities are responding to reports of severe weather damage in the area. Sheriff John Holtz spoke live with Ian Leonard about the tornado response.
Swift County authorities are responding to reports of severe weather damage in the area. Sheriff John Holtz spoke live with Ian Leonard about the tornado response.
Funnel cloud in Benson, Minnesota
A funnel cloud was captured on camera during a tornado-warned storm in Benson, Minnesota, on May 15, 2025. This video was sent to FOX 9 by Tammy.
A funnel cloud was captured on camera during a tornado-warned storm in Benson, Minnesota, on May 15, 2025. This video was sent to FOX 9 by Tammy.
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Severe storms in Minnesota [5 p.m. update]
FOX 9's Rob Olson and Babs Santos share what it's like where they are, and what could be to come as strong storms push through Minnesota.
FOX 9's Rob Olson and Babs Santos share what it's like where they are, and what could be to come as strong storms push through Minnesota.
MN weather: Possible hail, thunderstorms Thursday
A string of storms could bring hail, lightning and strong winds to central and south central Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed has more on what is expected.
A string of storms could bring hail, lightning and strong winds to central and south central Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed has more on what is expected.
Deadly severe storms rage across U.S.
Millions were under the threat of severe weather on Thursday as storms raged across the U.S.
Millions were under the threat of severe weather on Thursday as storms raged across the U.S.
Truck driver dies after crashing into semi on snow-covered road near Hinckley
A man is dead after authorities say he lost control of a pickup truck and crashed into a semi-truck on a road that was covered in snow and ice.
A man is dead after authorities say he lost control of a pickup truck and crashed into a semi-truck on a road that was covered in snow and ice.
Minnesota weather: Snow totals from early April storm
A multi-day storm system brought measurable snow to parts of Minnesota, with some regions getting over a foot of snow.
A multi-day storm system brought measurable snow to parts of Minnesota, with some regions getting over a foot of snow.
Minnesota school closings, E-learning days and delays for April 2
Overnight snow in portions of the state has prompted dozens of schools to either delay, close or have e-learning days on Wednesday.
Overnight snow in portions of the state has prompted dozens of schools to either delay, close or have e-learning days on Wednesday.
MN weather: Band of snow kicks off warnings
A band of snowing moving across Minnesota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday will leave measurable amounts of snow in the northern portion of the state, while presenting Twin Cities residents with a rain-snow mix that could affect morning commutes.
A band of snowing moving across Minnesota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday will leave measurable amounts of snow in the northern portion of the state, while presenting Twin Cities residents with a rain-snow mix that could affect morning commutes.
?Sprinter? weather brings more snow to Minnesota
Winter and spring ? now officially known as ?sprinter? according to FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard ? descends upon Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a snow/rain mix in the Twin Cities, while dropping the same in western Minnesota, and measurable accumulation in northern areas.
Winter and spring ? now officially known as ?sprinter? according to FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard ? descends upon Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a snow/rain mix in the Twin Cities, while dropping the same in western Minnesota, and measurable accumulation in northern areas.
Minnesota weather: Road conditions slick in western, northern Minnesota
A storm system bringing rain and snow through Minnesota is producing slick roads in some areas.
A storm system bringing rain and snow through Minnesota is producing slick roads in some areas.
MN weather: What to expect from 'sprinter' rain-snow mix midweek
A mix of both winter and spring - or “sprinter" - will bring rain and snow to Minnesota from Tuesday into Wednesday.
A mix of both winter and spring - or “sprinter" - will bring rain and snow to Minnesota from Tuesday into Wednesday.
MN weather: What to expect with Tuesday's rain, possible snow
A system is moving into Minnesota on Tuesday, bringing the chance for rain and snow. Here's what to expect.
A system is moving into Minnesota on Tuesday, bringing the chance for rain and snow. Here's what to expect.
Winter storm, tornadoes hammer central US
A winter storm hammered portions of Minnesota and Iowa, while others in the central United States dealt with tornadoes. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
A winter storm hammered portions of Minnesota and Iowa, while others in the central United States dealt with tornadoes. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Blizzard conditions in southern MN
While the snowstorm spared the metro, southern Minnesota saw blizzard conditions at times on Wednesday -- depending on where you were.
While the snowstorm spared the metro, southern Minnesota saw blizzard conditions at times on Wednesday -- depending on where you were.
MN weather: Heavy snow in southern Minnesota; cloudy, windy for Twin Cities
A winter storm system is bringing heavy snow and wind to parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, which could make travel difficult in some areas.
A winter storm system is bringing heavy snow and wind to parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, which could make travel difficult in some areas.
Minnesota school closings for March 19, 2025
Parts of Minnesota will enter a winter weather advisory, and even a blizzard warning, heading into Wednesday as a blast of winter weather pushes its way through the state - leading school districts to opt for canceling classes or e-learning.
Parts of Minnesota will enter a winter weather advisory, and even a blizzard warning, heading into Wednesday as a blast of winter weather pushes its way through the state - leading school districts to opt for canceling classes or e-learning.
MN weather: Blizzard warning, winter storm advisory issued for southern MN
A blast of winter weather pushing into parts of Minnesota on Wednesday is likely to bring blizzard-like conditions to much of southern Minnesota.
A blast of winter weather pushing into parts of Minnesota on Wednesday is likely to bring blizzard-like conditions to much of southern Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Saturday’s snow totals, top wind gusts, what's ahead Sunday
After record-high temperatures in Minnesota on Friday, parts of the state got snow on Saturday.
After record-high temperatures in Minnesota on Friday, parts of the state got snow on Saturday.
Minnesota weather: Tumbling temperatures, rain, snow and strong winds Saturday
A wild Saturday forecast for the region is coming off of record-breaking high temperatures. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) hit 75 degrees on Friday, and Saturday brings blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings for parts of the state as snow and strong winds bring tough travel conditions.
A wild Saturday forecast for the region is coming off of record-breaking high temperatures. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) hit 75 degrees on Friday, and Saturday brings blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings for parts of the state as snow and strong winds bring tough travel conditions.