Protesters rally outside Stillwater prison after emergency lockdown

Extreme heat is putting a focus again on the problems highlighted by a peaceful inmate protest at the Stillwater state prison.

Minnesota State Fair wraps up in blazing heat

It is a sweaty final day for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair, as high temps pushed towards triple digits during the day.

Labor Day heat could be new record
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Following a stretch of hotter than normal days over the weekend, Labor Day will offer much of the same with a high of above 90 degrees on Monday, flirting with a new record. Tuesday will remain hot as well before cooler temps later in the week.

Burning Man rain, mud leaves 40 Minnesota fire performers among those stranded

Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevada desert. 

Minnesota weather: Heat continues on Labor Day
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After a scorching Sunday, the heat will continue on Monday for the Labor Day holiday, before temps back off headed into the midweek.

Heavy rain prompts shutdowns and evacuations in central Spain

Forecasts of heavy rain in central Spain on Sunday led authorities to shut down train lines, cancel a Spanish league soccer game and order citizens to stay indoors.

Cooling off in the extreme Minnesota heat
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This Labor Day weekend, people in the Twin Cities metro are trying to cool off while enjoying the outdoors during this heat wave.

Minnesota weather: The heat is on Labor Day weekend

It's going to be a hot Labor Day weekend with potential record-setting temperatures. A Heat advisory begins Saturday afternoon and lasting through Monday evening.

Saturday forecast: Heat advisory for Twin Cities
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Overnight temperatures on Saturday won't cool off much, with lows in the upper 70s. A heat advisory is now in place for the Twin Cities metro area until 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Saturday's forecast: Highs in the upper 90s
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It's going to be a hot Labor Day weekend with possible record-setting temperatures. A heat advisory is going into effect from 3 p.m. on Saturday until 7 p.m. on Monday for the Twin Cities metro area.

Heat wave cranks up for State Fair
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The weekend weather looks warm to put it mildly, with highs approaching nearly 100 degrees on Sunday, and in the mid-90s on Saturday.

Why fall season should actually begin on September 1

The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.

Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia

Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.

Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion

The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.