Weather

President Trump says he wants to phase out FEMA and shift the burden to states, but many states don’t have the resources to manage disasters on their own, experts warn.

An air quality alert is in effect on Thursday in Minnesota as more showers and a few strong storms could lead to heavier downpours Thursday night.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for a wide range of central and southern Minnesota due to the continuing wildfires in Canada.

Spotty showers will gradually become more widespread throughout the day on Wednesday, with more rain chances expected this week.

While Tuesday brings sunshine and warmer temperatures, multiple rounds of rain are possible for the remainder of the workweek.

Hurricane Barbara formed southwest of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday morning, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 season.

As summer approaches, the Moon will appear lower along the horizon, making it easier to enjoy on evening walks. The Canadian wildfire smoke might also enhance the color.

It’s a cooler and breezy Monday with isolated showers possible across parts of Minnesota.

The chalk art event in Maple Grove was expected to draw about 25,000 visitors this weekend.

A cool and breezy start to this week with dry and warm conditions Tuesday and Wednesday in Minnesota.

A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.