Icy meditations in Minnesota: Cold water dippers tout benefits

This winter has already brought enough snow and cold weather to make some question their choice of living in Minnesota. But in the land of 10,000 lakes we are known for embracing the cold; and on Sunday, some Minnesotans took that passion to another level.

Weekend forecast: Peaceful with sunshine
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The weather across the Twin Cities and beyond will stay quite peaceful into next week, with some sunshine and temperatures close to the average for this time of year. Patchy fog on Friday morning led to some "sparkle flurries" for the commute but overall it will be chilly and brighter for most. The high temperature will be in the teens across the area.

Minnesota weather: Pockets of sunshine Friday
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Friday's forecast will feature pockets of sunshine and highs in the teens across much of Minnesota.

Big Mess: Cleanup continues in the Twin Cities after winter storm slams Minnesota
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Some side roads were still a mess in Minneapolis as cleanup continued after Minnesota was slammed with a winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow over the course of two days on parts of the metro.

Minnesota weather: Huge January snowstorm among the largest on record for Twin Cities

To put this recent snowstorm into perspective, it's very similar to some now "famous" Minnesota storms. So, what does this week's snowstorm mean for the rest of winter? FOX 9's Cody Matz tells us.

Unusual stretch of warm weather has potential to slow maple syrup production

Production of the sugar confectionery is highly dependent on weather patterns, and experts say when temperatures remain above freezing, it could ultimately lead to less productive trees.

Dog goes crazy in the snow
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Baxter, FOX 9's Ian Leonard's dog, went crazy in the snow on Wednesday.

Mesmerizing 'light pillars' illuminate the night sky in Minnesota

A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.

Minneapolis snow emergency day 2, side streets remain messy

As Minneapolis enters the second day of the delayed snow emergency following a storm that saw snow totals surpass 14 inches, side streets remain messy. 

Light pillars illuminate night sky in Minnesota
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A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.

Minnesota weather: Snow emergencies in effect for Minneapolis, St. Paul
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As Minneapolis enters the second day of the delayed snow emergency following a storm that saw snow totals surpass 14 inches, side streets remain messy.?

Minnesota weather: 13th largest snowstorm on record
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Another large storm rolls across Minnesota and Wisconsin this week dropping more than 6 inches of snow on much of the area, but many spots in the Twin Cities received around or over a foot. MSP Airport received just shy of 15 inches over the three calendar days, which ranks it as one of the largest snowstorms for the metro dating back to 1884.

Minnesota weather: Flake-free afternoon Thursday
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Still a few flakes and flurries falling, but they should clear quickly this morning leading to a flake-free afternoon. The clouds will linger, but may part a bit just in time for the sun to set as temps hold steady in the mid-20s.