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.

Friday's forecast: Partly sunny in the high 70s!
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Thursday night's storms have blown out the heat & humidity and set the stage for a pleasant weekend ahead.

Storm chaser from Mexico City dies in SW Minnesota crash

The storm chasing community is mourning the loss of one of their own as they hope a second colleague pulls through.

Minnesota weather: Severe storms roll through Twin Cities metro

A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday evening until midnight for much of southern and central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin.