Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

Minneapolis park workers strike impacting storm cleanup efforts

Thousands of people still don’t have power, with many of the outages caused by downed trees — a problem that's usually taken care of in Minneapolis by park and rec workers who remain on strike in the city.

Minnesota weather: Xcel hopes to restore power to most by Monday night

Xcel Energy says they anticipate power will be restored to most customers in Minnesota by the end of Monday night after weekend storms.

Storm damage lingers amid Minneapolis park worker strike
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Thousands of people across the metro still don't have power after storms swept through the area over the weekend. Many of the outages are caused by downed trees, a problem usually taken care of by park and rec workers, who remain on strike in Minneapolis.

Minnesota weather: Warm and muggy day, possible storms early Monday

Storms are possible Monday morning ahead of a warm and muggy day, but comfortable conditions will return later this week. 

MN weather: Possible early storms Monday
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It's a warm and muggy start to the week, with dew points in the 70s and highs in the 80s. Storms are possible on Monday and will likely arrive in the metro by mid-morning. Isolated storms may redevelop in the afternoon, but widespread rain will occur in the morning.

Minnesota weather: Twin Cities hits 90 degrees for first time this year

The Twin Cities and St. Cloud hit 90 degrees for the first time this year, after a rainy summer kept temperatures relatively cool. 

MN weather: First 90 degree day this year
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The Twin Cities reached its first 90 degree day this year, the latest first 90 degree day in the metro since 1993.

Severe weather causes damage across Twin Cities
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Severe storms overnight Saturday caused some storm damage in the Twin Cities metro. The storms also caused many lose power. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.

Twin Cities hit with hail and power outages: When will power be restored?

Storms that hit the metro area Saturday night and continued into early Sunday morning left thousands without power as Xcel Energy works to restore the outages. 

Minnesota weather: Quiet and warm Sunday, a few storms expected to return Monday

After the clouds roll through the first half of Sunday, the sky will likely start to clear, leading to plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures to close the day.

MN weather: Quiet and warm Sunday, storms Monday
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After the clouds roll through the first half of Sunday, the sky will likely start to clear, leading to plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures to close the day.

Minnesota weather: Staying cool amid high temperatures

Temperatures this weekend are expected to be the hottest of the year so far, and a heat advisory is in place for much of the Twin Cities metro until 8 p.m. on Sunday. 

MN weather: Hot & humid Saturday, possible storms
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The morning showers and storms are expected to push eastward, likely leading to a hot and muggy afternoon this Saturday.

MN weather: Hot & humid Saturday with early rain
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A heat advisory is in place for the Twin Cities metro area until 8 p.m. on Sunday with rain expected Saturday morning and later tonight.

Water will be a reprieve from Minnesota heat this weekend

This weekend is the type of weekend when you’ll want to stay pretty close to water, to avoid the heat. 

Families get creative to stay cool in the heat
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The hottest temperatures of the year so far have families getting resourceful to beat the heat and enjoy the weekend.