High river levels flood Waite Park restaurant

The rising Sauk River has flooded out Anton's Restaurant in Waite Park, Minnesota -- the second time in three years that the restaurant has dealt with floodwaters.

Numerous kayakers rescued from Minnesota river in 24 hours

Authorities are urging paddlers to stay off rivers that are flooding due to heavy rain conditions throughout Minnesota.

Minnesota weather: Storms possible Wednesday, Thursday
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We may see the occasional drip in the Twin Cities metro Tuesday night. Things clear up on Wednesday but there may be a random rumble of thunder late in the day. Stronger storms are possible Thursday afternoon.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Minnesota officials urge caution on rivers amid high water levels

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is recommending canoers and kayakers stay off rivers amid high water levels unless they're an expert paddler. 

Allergies bothering you? It might be Minnesota's high pollen count

Minnesotans had been anxiously awaiting the gorgeous spring weather, but with sunny warm days also come plants and trees producing pollen.

Water skiing on a flooded farm field in Renville, Minnesota
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Extra water on the ground isn't always a bad thing. This water skiier is taking advantage of the flooded farm fields after storms swept through western Minnesota this week. (Credit: Deb Hoberg)

Man killed when storm topples grain bin in western Minnesota

A 63-year-old man died when a grain bin collapsed on him in western Minnesota during Thursday's severe weather. 

Strong winds rip roof off of building at lumber yard
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WATCH: Insanely powerful winds takes a large part of the roof off the seed shed at Bork Lumber and Steel Inc. in Paynesville, Minnesota around 7 p.m. Thursday. (Video credit: Nate Rindahl)

Minnesota weather: Gorgeous weekend with plenty of sunshine
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After a stormy week and record high temps on Thursday, it's shaping up to be a gorgeous weekend weather-wise with temperatures in the 70s and plenty of sunshine.