Drought becoming worst Minnesota has seen since 1988
The statewide drought continues to worsen and is now at levels not seen in more than two decades.
The statewide drought continues to worsen and is now at levels not seen in more than two decades.
Thursday's forecast: Highs around 80 with much lower humidity
The weekend looks like much of the same.
The weekend looks like much of the same.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower in Minnesota
The Perseid meteor shower is peaking right now, considered the best meteor shower of the year.
The Perseid meteor shower is peaking right now, considered the best meteor shower of the year.
Perseid meteors shoot across Minnesota sky
FOX 9 photojournalist Greg Kellogg caught the Perseid meteor shower early Thursday morning. The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs from mid-July to late-August, is considered one of the best meteor showers because watchers can see more than 40 meteors an hour at its peak.
FOX 9 photojournalist Greg Kellogg caught the Perseid meteor shower early Thursday morning. The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs from mid-July to late-August, is considered one of the best meteor showers because watchers can see more than 40 meteors an hour at its peak.
'Dangerous' heat forecast across many parts of US
“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.
“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.
St. Paul residents could have water cut off for violating watering restrictions under new law
With watering restrictions on the horizon in St. Paul amid the drought, the city is preparing to deal with residents who refuse to abide.
With watering restrictions on the horizon in St. Paul amid the drought, the city is preparing to deal with residents who refuse to abide.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
Tuesday's forecast: Drier air arrives with highs in the upper 80s
A "cooling trend" will arrive and keep the highs in the low 80s through the rest of the week.
A "cooling trend" will arrive and keep the highs in the low 80s through the rest of the week.
Monday's forecast: Muggy start to the week
Possible scattered storms late tonight, highs near 90 on Tuesday.
Possible scattered storms late tonight, highs near 90 on Tuesday.
Weekend storm brings 4 inches of rain to Eau Claire, 1 to MSP
A second day of much-need rain rolled through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin early Sunday morning.
A second day of much-need rain rolled through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin early Sunday morning.
Twin Cities see heavy rainfall Saturday morning
The Twin Cites got some much-needed rain Saturday morning, with Chanhassen seeing about .71" of rain and MSP Airport seeing about .44" by 8 a.m.
The Twin Cites got some much-needed rain Saturday morning, with Chanhassen seeing about .71" of rain and MSP Airport seeing about .44" by 8 a.m.
Gophers' F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day festivities canceled due to weather
The University of Minnesota Gopher football team announced that F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day festivities have been canceled Saturday due to weather.
The University of Minnesota Gopher football team announced that F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day festivities have been canceled Saturday due to weather.
Friday's forecast: Warm and humid
The weekend will be "unsettled" with a level 2 risk of severe weather.
The weekend will be "unsettled" with a level 2 risk of severe weather.
Man struck by lightning at Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo during Thursday storms
A man was reportedly struck by lightning Thursday night at the Vali-Hi Drive-In theater in Lake Elmo.
A man was reportedly struck by lightning Thursday night at the Vali-Hi Drive-In theater in Lake Elmo.
Storms expected Thursday evening around Twin Cities metro
Storms are expected to move through Minnesota in the evening hours on Thursday that could be strong at times, producing hail and wind.
Storms are expected to move through Minnesota in the evening hours on Thursday that could be strong at times, producing hail and wind.
Soil moisture nearing record low as drought continues to worsen
Don’t let our limited showers on Thursday fool you; it’s dry.
Don’t let our limited showers on Thursday fool you; it’s dry.
Thursday's forecast: A chance...chance for rain
There is a chance for widespread rainfall this weekend.
There is a chance for widespread rainfall this weekend.
Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Wednesday's forecast: Mid 80s, with a chance of rain late tonight
Thursday could also see scattered storms, with the heat rolling in Sunday.
Thursday could also see scattered storms, with the heat rolling in Sunday.
MPCA extends air quality alert for northern Minnesota through Aug. 4
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert until Wednesday, August 4, at 9 p.m. for the northern half of Minnesota. The air quality alert for the rest of Minnesota expired Tuesday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert until Wednesday, August 4, at 9 p.m. for the northern half of Minnesota. The air quality alert for the rest of Minnesota expired Tuesday.