Sam downgraded to Category 3 hurricane in Atlantic

Hurricane Sam remained a powerful Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, but was centered well offshore from land.

Hurricane Sam now a Category 4 storm; Teresa dwindling

Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.

Gradual improvement in Minnesota's drought continues

Some more beneficial rain over the last seven days continues to help the lakes, rivers, and soil recover from a near record dry summer. 

Rain totals: Cold front brings 1-3 inches to parts of Minnesota, including NW metro

Monday started out feeling like fall and by the afternoon it felt like fall thanks to a cold front, which also brought some decent rain and strong storms to parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  

White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat

Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.

Why sirens didn't sound during Friday's tornadoes in south metro

Three EF0 tornadoes were confirmed in the southern Twin Cities metro early Friday morning, but many were left wondering the outdoor warning sirens never sounded. The answer to that question is far longer and more complicated than you may think.

Scattered storms to arrive in the Twin Cities around midday

Scattered rumbles arrive in the Twin Cities midday and will likely hang around through the afternoon and into the evening.  

4 tornadoes confirmed during storms on Friday

The National Weather Service has confirmed a third tornado touched down in Savage when storms hit the Twin Cities metro early Friday morning. 

Girl, 4, dies after tree branch falls on tent in Mankato campground

A four-year-old girl was killed when a tree branch fell on their tent at a campground in Mankato during a storm overnight. 

NWS confirms tornadoes hit Burnsville, Apple Valley early Friday

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes left trails of damage early Friday morning in the Twin Cities metro.

Overnight storms leave trail of damage in Burnsville, Minnesota
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An overnight storm that brought wind gusts over 60 miles an hour knocked out power and downed trees across the Twin Cities metro Friday morning, particularly in the south metro.