Saving your lawn during a drought

Saving your lawn during a drought is a tall task but not impossible.

Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year

While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.

15-vehicle crash in storm-drenched Alabama kills 8 children in youth ranch van

The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.

Claudette moves through coastal states with life-threatening flash flooding

Rapidly changing conditions of Tropical Depression Claudette came as the storm was beginning to batter parts of Georgia and the Carolinas early Sunday.

Rain finally arrives in Twin Cities Sunday

Showers developed late Saturday night and continue to become more widespread throughout Sunday morning in Minnesota. 

Tropical Storm Claudette tornado damages dozens of homes in Alabama

Tropical Storm Claudette is dumping heavy rain along the U.S. Gulf Coast, bringing a risk of flash floods and tornados to areas of Mississippi and Alabama.

Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year

The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.

First half of June was 6th warmest of any month on record

Not only was this the warmest first half of June on record by far, it was also the sixth warmest first half of ANY month in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota farmers desperate for rain amid drought

A near statewide drought has many Minnesota farmers feeling uneasy right now. Their corn and soybean crops are withering away each day that passes without much-needed rain.