Minnesota weather: Warmer Wednesday, 70s return for weekend

After a chilly morning with frost on the ground for many in the Twin Cities suburbs, temperatures will climb to a few degrees higher than what we saw on Tuesday. 

Wednesday's forecast: Sunshine with a high of 62
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Wednesday will be warmer than Tuesday with a high of 62 degrees. Stunning day on Thursday, with highs in upper 60s.

Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian

The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

Hurricane Ian: Minnesota natives in Florida prepare to ride out storm

Minnesotans who migrated to Florida are now bracing for Hurricane Ian. We spoke with them on Tuesday, as they made final preps ahead of the storm.

Hurricane Ian: Minnesota natives in Florida prepare to ride out storm
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With Minnesota's harsh winters, it's no surprise Florida is a popular place for Minnesotans to vacation, retire in, and move to. Those who traded the North Star State for the Sunshine State spoke with FOX 9 about how they're preparing for Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay

If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Snow fell in northeastern Minnesota
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Heston's Lodge Country on the Gunflint Trail captured video of the snow falling on Tuesday.

Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

7 ways to stay safe while using a generator

Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are seven ways to make sure you stay safe while using one.

Buccaneers move practices to Miami area ahead of Hurricane Ian

So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge

Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.

Minnesota weather: The first freeze is coming

It looks like much of the area has a moderate to high probability of some frost, with some areas experiencing the first freeze of the season, this week.