Minnesota flooding: Officials on preparations
As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.
As areas of the state continue to prepare for the impact of spring flooding, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hold a briefing with state and federal partners to provide an update on the state’s current spring flood outlook and statewide preparations.
MDH: Tips to helps protect your well from floodwaters
With floodwaters on the rise throughout the state, officials are reminding well owners to take precautions to prevent contamination.
With floodwaters on the rise throughout the state, officials are reminding well owners to take precautions to prevent contamination.
Minnesota flooding: Gov. Walz, officials discuss flooding preparations
Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and others held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss flooding preparations and the flood outlook.
Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and others held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss flooding preparations and the flood outlook.
Minnesota weather: Rounds of rain over next few days
It's going to be a soggy few days across much of Minnesota.
It's going to be a soggy few days across much of Minnesota.
Wednesday's forecast: Rain on and off all day
The rain will stick around all day with highs around 50.
The rain will stick around all day with highs around 50.
'Flooding tourism' benefits one riverfront business
Flooding isn’t bad news for everyone along the water’s edge. Some businesses are underwater, but others are benefiting from the overflowing rivers.
Flooding isn’t bad news for everyone along the water’s edge. Some businesses are underwater, but others are benefiting from the overflowing rivers.
Minnesota weather: Rivers continue to rise
Rain is in the forecast as rivers push into flood stages across Minnesota.
Rain is in the forecast as rivers push into flood stages across Minnesota.
Ramsey County declares local emergency as Mississippi River hits moderate flood stage
Ramsey County declared a local emergency on Tuesday as the Mississippi River reached moderate flood stage and is anticipated to reach a major flooding stage in St. Paul later in the week.
Ramsey County declared a local emergency on Tuesday as the Mississippi River reached moderate flood stage and is anticipated to reach a major flooding stage in St. Paul later in the week.
Lyrid meteor shower: When it peaks and how to watch it
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
Minnesota weather: Seasonable sunshine ahead of rain, wintry mix
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
Quad Cities on Iowa-Illinois border preparing for flooding
With the snowmelt in Minnesota, towns to the south along the Mississippi River are preparing for the worst. The Quad Cities on the Iowa and Illinois border have been been fighting these floods for years and are putting plans in place to try and prevent destruction. FOX Weather's Robert Ray is in Davenport, Iowa, with the latest.
With the snowmelt in Minnesota, towns to the south along the Mississippi River are preparing for the worst. The Quad Cities on the Iowa and Illinois border have been been fighting these floods for years and are putting plans in place to try and prevent destruction. FOX Weather's Robert Ray is in Davenport, Iowa, with the latest.
Minnesota weather: Rain, cooler temperatures Wednesday-Friday
Enjoy the pleasant sunshine on Tuesday, because rain and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Enjoy the pleasant sunshine on Tuesday, because rain and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Minnesota weather: Seasonable sunshine on Tuesday
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
A pleasant and bright afternoon as we have at least one day this week close to seasonable. Off and on rainy rumbles for the rest of the week as we get cooler day-to-day with a nagging rain/snow line slowly creeping south from Northern Minnesota into Friday.
Minnesota flooding: St. Croix River near Stillwater; swinging bridge near Duluth closed: Videos
The St. Croix River has risen more than 6 feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding is also a problem on the North Shore, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park.
The St. Croix River has risen more than 6 feet since Friday, flooding parks and restaurant patios in Stillwater. Flooding is also a problem on the North Shore, closing the iconic swinging bridge in the Jay Cook State Park.
Several communities brace for flooding
The St. Croix River surrounding the Stillwater, Minnesota, community continues to deal with flooding this spring, as more rain is also expected in the forecast ahead.
The St. Croix River surrounding the Stillwater, Minnesota, community continues to deal with flooding this spring, as more rain is also expected in the forecast ahead.
Disaster response funding increased after Gov. Walz signs assistance bill
While several communities are already preparing for the impact of spring flooding throughout Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Monday that will increase the state’s emergency management and disaster assistance response through additional funding.
While several communities are already preparing for the impact of spring flooding throughout Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Monday that will increase the state’s emergency management and disaster assistance response through additional funding.
Minnesota weather: Tornado sirens will sound on Thursday
The outdoor warning sirens will sound across Minnesota on Thursday, April 20, for a statewide tornado drill as part of severe weather awareness week.
The outdoor warning sirens will sound across Minnesota on Thursday, April 20, for a statewide tornado drill as part of severe weather awareness week.
Minnesota weather: Blustery sunshine on Monday
Blustery sunshine for the day on Monday as temps climb to the 40s (so most all of Sunday's "non-liquid" precipitation will melt away). Sunny 50s for Tuesday, then mostly cool and damp for the rest of the work-week.
Blustery sunshine for the day on Monday as temps climb to the 40s (so most all of Sunday's "non-liquid" precipitation will melt away). Sunny 50s for Tuesday, then mostly cool and damp for the rest of the work-week.
Minnesota weather: Cooler with chances for rain this week
Cooler-than-average temperatures are in the forecast this week, and with it comes chances for some rain.
Cooler-than-average temperatures are in the forecast this week, and with it comes chances for some rain.
St. Croix River to reach major flood stage this week
The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.
The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.