Tornado warnings in southern MN, heavy rain in Twin Cities
FOX 9's chief meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather in the region, with tornado warnings and heavy rain in Minnesota.
FOX 9's chief meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather in the region, with tornado warnings and heavy rain in Minnesota.
Ian Leonard tracks severe storms, flash flooding
Ian Leonard is tracking Tornado Warnings in southern Minnesota and flash flooding in the Twin Cities metro Wednesday afternoon.
Ian Leonard is tracking Tornado Warnings in southern Minnesota and flash flooding in the Twin Cities metro Wednesday afternoon.
Downpour in Minnesota Monday afternoon
A downpour on Highway 169 and Medicine Lake Road near in the Plymouth, Minnesota, area on Monday afternoon.
A downpour on Highway 169 and Medicine Lake Road near in the Plymouth, Minnesota, area on Monday afternoon.
MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
Sunny Saturday begins Memorial Day weekend
Mild winds and plenty of sunshine kicks off a beautiful Memorial Day weekend for most of Minnesota, with highs that will reach into the 60s and touch 70 by Sunday.
Mild winds and plenty of sunshine kicks off a beautiful Memorial Day weekend for most of Minnesota, with highs that will reach into the 60s and touch 70 by Sunday.
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.