Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of eastern Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Severe weather is expected for parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Wednesday evening.
Severe weather is expected for parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Wednesday evening.
Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota until Friday
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
An air quality alert has been issued for nearly all of Minnesota from Wednesday to Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced.
Heat wave set to intensify for many parts of Minnesota
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and much of central and southern Minnesota through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and much of central and southern Minnesota through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Tuesday's forecast: Hot and muggy
Heat advisory in effect for Tuesday, Wednesday will be even hotter
Heat advisory in effect for Tuesday, Wednesday will be even hotter
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
Monday's forecast: Hot and muggy
The heat will build with temps near 100 possible on Wednesday.
The heat will build with temps near 100 possible on Wednesday.
Wildfire warning issued for 9 counties in Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for areas of north-central and northeast Minnesota.
The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for areas of north-central and northeast Minnesota.
Friday night rains either 'feast or famine'
In true summertime fashion, some areas of Minnesota & Wisconsin received some much needed moisture Friday night and early Saturday, but many others did not.
In true summertime fashion, some areas of Minnesota & Wisconsin received some much needed moisture Friday night and early Saturday, but many others did not.
‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippines
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Friday's forecast: HOT!
Some storms possible overnight. The weekend looks to be much less humid.
Some storms possible overnight. The weekend looks to be much less humid.
Meals on Wheels will do safety checks as hot weather becomes dangerous for seniors
Aside from deliver meals to seniors, Meals on Wheels workers will also be taking steps to make sure their clients are safe during the impending heat wave.
Aside from deliver meals to seniors, Meals on Wheels workers will also be taking steps to make sure their clients are safe during the impending heat wave.
Meals on Wheels will do safety checks as hot weather becomes dangerous for seniors
It's going to feel like a sauna outside this weekend and for people without air conditioning that could be nearly unbearable. That's why a local nonprofit will do more than just delivering meals to seniors in need.
It's going to feel like a sauna outside this weekend and for people without air conditioning that could be nearly unbearable. That's why a local nonprofit will do more than just delivering meals to seniors in need.
Twin Cities experiencing one of driest summer stretches in decades
The Twin Cities is now more than 5 inches below average for rainfall just since June 1 when the summer months began, making it one of the driest summer stretches on record.
The Twin Cities is now more than 5 inches below average for rainfall just since June 1 when the summer months began, making it one of the driest summer stretches on record.
Drought causing problems across Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz will get a firsthand look Thursday at drought conditions in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz will get a firsthand look Thursday at drought conditions in northern Minnesota.
Thursday's forecast: Hot, but the air quality will improve
There is a chance for some scattered rain tonight. Friday will be hot!
There is a chance for some scattered rain tonight. Friday will be hot!
Minneapolis Aquatennial, other events plan for extreme heat this weekend
The Torchlight Parade and many other outdoor events are returning to downtown Minneapolis. But, organizers say that during the Aquatennial, it will be extra important for people to stay cool and hydrated.
The Torchlight Parade and many other outdoor events are returning to downtown Minneapolis. But, organizers say that during the Aquatennial, it will be extra important for people to stay cool and hydrated.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Smoky air in Minnesota can bring some health impacts, doctors warn
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.
With Minnesota seeing some poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, doctors say you should stay aware of how you're feeling.