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Severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota andwestern Wisconsin last (Sun) night, and some areas could see continued roug...
Just twelve days after portions of Minnesota broke asnowfall record, temperatures across much of the state pushed into record...
Later today a "Fire Weather Watch" will be issued formost of central and south-central Minnesota. Strong winds, hig...
Some of the heavy snow that fell last week is now flowingdown the Saint Croix and Mississippi Rivers. That generated flood wa...
5-5-13 Minnesota is now the only Midwest state still considered mostly in drought or some form of extremely dry conditions, b...
The record breaking May snowstorm continues thismorning, with lingering snow in southeastern Minnesota, stretching from juste...
(Fargo, ND) -- After a long wait, the Red River in Fargo-Moorhead has crested well under earlier projections in a range of 38...
-- The May snowstorm that blanketed southeast Minnesota in a new layer of white has left about 11-thousand Xcel Energy custom...
(Red Wing, MN) -- Red Wing city crews are out in full force clearing roadways after a record-breaking May snowstorm of up to ...
(Rochester, MN) -- The overnight snowstorm that hit southeastern Minnesota has left the city of Rochester at a virtual stand ...
Corn farmers in Minnesota aren't too happy with the forecastfor the remainder of this week, which includes a significant ...
Some in southeastern Minnesota are digging out frommore than a foot of May overnight snowfall. The National Weather Service i...
Motorists may encounter minor delays on Highway 7 from Highway 29 in Montevideo to Highway 40 near Milan as construction begi...
Last year, 90-percent of the state's corn crop wasplanted by the end of April. This year, cold temperatures and late-seas...
A rare May snowstorm is expected to impact a broadswath of Minnesota beginning later today (Wed). The National Weather Servic...
The National Weather Service says the Red River is expectedto crest in Fargo/Moorhead at 37 feet sometime early Wednesday mor...
(St.Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton is asking President Obama for a major disaster declaration after the recent winter storm. Th...
The latest flood forecast from the National WeatherService shows a crest on the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead between38-and-40-...
Forecasters have lowered the expected Red River crest atWahpeton (WOP'-uh-tin)-Breckenridge, but 2013 is still expected t...
This week's snowstorm created a record-breaking month in some areas of Minnesota, but not all. The April snowfall total a...
(Fargo, ND) -- Plans are now in place for building clay levees and sandbag dikes in Fargo and Cass County to protect against ...
Snowfall totals vary greatly in the latest round ofwinter weather, with 1"-4" of snowfall in southeastern Minnesota...
The Benson City Council has decided not to build a dike to protect the Hawleywood Addition in northwest Benson from floodwate...
A winter storm warning may be issued later today (Wed) for much of Minnesota. National Weather Service forecasters are expect...
Concerns about heavy snow that has recently fallen on the Red River Valley and the potential for more snow this week has prom...
Minnesotans have been pretty vocal about the late season snowstorm that has stretched across the state for the last several d...
People in Nobles County may spend the rest of thisweek in the dark cold; many have been without power for nearly six days,aft...
(Undated) -- Minnesotans have been pretty vocal about the late season snowstorm that has stretched across the state for the l...
ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAINTO AREAS OF WEST CENTRAL AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA TONIGHT AND SUND...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- 4-12-13-- The Minnesota Twins are optimistic tonight's gameagainst the Mets at Target Field will go ...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for most of westcentral Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, and it's exp...
(Various) -- A late winter storm with freezing rain and ice is causing major problems in southwestern Minnesota, and that are...
It seems that everything but spring is happening in west central Minnesota this week -- rain, sleet, and even snow. A late wi...
A late season winter storm is expected to impact a major portion of Minnesota today through Thursday. The National Weather Se...
Benson City Manager Rob Wolfington says he's pretty confident flooding will not be a problem on the Chippewa River this s...
Benson City Manager Rob Wolfington says he's pretty confident flooding will not be a problem on the Chippewa River this s...
Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker (WALL'-ah-ker) is optimistic. A veteran of 13 floods, the former city public works operations ...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Not quite yet. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kallenbenz says warmer temperatures this week ...
-- An updated flood forecast from the National Weather Service shows there's a 50-percent chance the Red River at Fargo-M...
Today is the first day of spring, but the state's landscapeshows quite a different picture. State Climatologist Pete Boul...
A blizzard that will impact the morning commute for many in Minnesota has closed three major highways, and has officials in w...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN HAS ISSUEDA BLIZZARD WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO ...
The winter storm that dropped about 5 inches of snow locally has become steady and heavy in the Twin Cities area. The Minneso...
Another winter storm is moving into central andsouthern Minnesota, and forecasters say it will pack a one-two punch. Firstthi...
The winter storm that dumped several inches of snow on centraland southern portions of the state overnight is causing some co...
(Fargo, ND) -- The chance of major Red River flooding at Fargo jumped from six percent last month to 79 percent in the latest...
Despite all the snow we've had throughout the state thiswinter, experts say a severe drought persists. State Climatologis...
A storm approaching Minnesota is expected to dumpseveral inches of new snow, starting this afternoon in southern Minnesota an...
A winter storm headed for southern Minnesota couldbring more than a half-foot of snow or more, especially along and south ofI...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have opened all highways in West Central Minnesota ...
Although the snow has stopped falling and Minnesota highways are back open, the Minnesota Department of Transportation contin...
Fresh snowfall on top of the slushy mess left behind from theweekend snowstorm is expected to make the Monday commute a chall...
As of 10 a.m Sunday morning the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is advising no travel due to rapidly deteriorating driv...
Officials at Minneapolis-St. Paul InternationalAirport are keeping a close eye on the weather. A strong winter storm isexpect...
(Undated) -- Measurable snow was reported in parts of southeastern and northern Minnesota this week and the DNR's Pat Arn...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Some of the coldest air of the season is moving into Minnesota today (Thurs) and tonight. Wind chill warn...
MnDot is warning drivers across much of Minnesota ofdifficult driving conditions for the morning commute because of an ice st...
A mix of rain, sleet and snow left roads acrossMinnesota dangerous and messy, and it may not improve much today (Monday) orto...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Emergency shelters around the state are at or near full capacity due to the extreme cold. The Salvation ...
(Washington, DC) -- The group Environment Minnesota is pleased with President Obama's pledge about global warming in his ...
Now that the coldest weather of the winter has arrived, the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar reminds animal owners to mak...
Minneapolis officials say water pressure is back tonormal for most residents and businesses after a broken water main flooded...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- It's as much about the wind as it is about snowfall now in southeastern Minnesota. Blizzard warnings ...
The nation's northeast is known for its "clippers" but southeastern Minnesota will get a clipping of its own to...
-- Minnesota's chances of having a White Christmas look prettygood. Not counting this season's snowfall, the National...
Chad Koosman has cancelled today's Christmas events at his Celebrate the Light of the World display due to the rain and t...
Rising flood insurance rates could doom plans to build a dike to protect a Benson neighborhood vulnerable to flooding along t...
Governor Mark Dayton has issued an Emergency Executive Order providing assistance to stranded motorists affected by the dange...
The final numbers are in from Sunday's big storm whichbrought winter to much of Minnesota. The highest total --17-point-t...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive according to conditions. Heavy snow compaction and ice ...
The City of Willmar Public Works Department is declaring a snow emergency in the Central Business District (CBD) at 12:01 a.m...
At 4:30 yesterday afternoon the state patrol and MNDOT closed state highways in southwest Minnesota due to heavy snow and str...
From Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office:All highways in the Willmar/Kandiyohi County area have been closed. Most are light...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Minnesotans throughout the state, are taking out the shovels and snowblowers and preparing to dig out of ...
Folks in the lower-half of the state are still wakingup to warmer-than-normal temperatures this morning but the December &quo...
Recent weather could be a danger for Minnesota'sstored crops that survived the drought. Big temperature fluctuations like...
It's beginning for feel more like winter these days as,for example, portions of northwestern Minnesota are in negative te...
A warmer and drier than normal November was stopped in its tracks on Thanksgiving Day. Many areas of the state chilled off an...
From balmy summer to blustery cold -- courtesy of nastywinds. The National Weather Service reports uncharacteristic high wind...
It looks like warm weather will stay with us throughThanksgiving Day, and that's about it. Pete Boulay from the StateClim...
Weather experts call it a "definate convergent damagepattern." That was the result of a third confirmed tornado las...
Twisters in November? The National Weather Service hasconfirmed two tornadoes that swept through the Twin Cities area late Sa...
Motorists in Renville County will experience detours on Highway 4 near Hector as crews begin culvert and tile replacement in ...
This final day of Winter Hazard Awareness Week inMinnesota focuses on driving safely. The National Weather Service inChanhass...
Images from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy still in the national news, a common reaction is to want to help. But t...
Will the weather have an effect on voter turnout today acrossthe state? There's been a bit of snow this morning across no...
The local harvest is essentially complete, and Dave Nicolai from the Minnesota Extension Service says things ended up better ...
(Undated) -- It was a colder-than-usual October. Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay says the month ended nearly two de...
(New Ulm, MN) -- Red Cross personnel from Minnesota are heading to the East Coast to assist with hurricane and storm recovery...
Weather experts are now calling Sandy a "post-tropicalcyclone." The National Weather Service predicts the storm wil...
A gloomy appearance holds a much-needed allocation ofrain for much of dried-out Minnesota. Forecasters say up to an inch ofto...
Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Monday. Toavoid disconnection, customers who receive a notice of proposed ...
-- The flakes continue flying across the whitened land of far northwestern Minnesota. Visibility is limited in Roseau, Kittso...
(Bemidji, MN) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is recommending no travel in the northwest corner of the state. ...
Minnesota gets a weather makeover today. It startswith a wind advisory which is now in effect across most of central andsouth...
People in southwestern Minnesota are being warned yetagain to be very careful with fire. The National Weather Service has iss...
Bundle up: Three-quarters of the state is under eithera freeze warning or frost advisory this morning. The National WeatherSe...
More Minnesotans are suffering from severe allergies this year. The dry weather is one of the reasons for the increase in sne...
8-28-12 Senator Joe Gimse says he's satisfied with the 167 million dollar disaster relief package passed by the legislatu...
8-24-12 A 167-million-dollar flood relief package fornortheastern Minnesota and other hard-hit areas is on state lawmakers...
8-23-12 Lawmakers will be back at the State Capitol Friday (2pm) for a special session to approve flood relief for northeaste...
8-17-12 (Washington, DC) -- The U-S Small Business Administration has granted Governor Dayton's request for a disaster de...
8-11-12 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has deniedGovernor Dayton's appeal, after the agency said "no" ...
8-10-12 -- A well-known weather expert predicts August will be generally cooler and more rainy than our record hot July. And ...
8-7-12 (St. Paul, MN) -- The Dayton administration wants the legislature to approve nearly 190 million dollars for flood reli...
8-7-12 Legislative leaders say they've agreed with GovernorDayton on Friday August 24th as the tentative date for a speci...
8-6-12 It looks like the Minnesota Legislature is planning on getting together for a one or two day special session August 24...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- A string of days with highs of 80 or more in Minneapolis and St. Cloud was "stopped in its tracks&qu...
8-2-12 KLGR radio in Redwood Falls says they needed the rain but this morning the streets are paved with green leaves. Winds ...
8-1-12 (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton paints a grim picture in a lengthy letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
8-1-12 Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem of Rochester saysSenator Joe Gimse of Willmar will be the chief author of the flood...
7-24-12 -- Weather forecasters say up to three-inches of rain could fall in some spots by the time the current storm system m...
7-20-12 The National Weather Service has issued a heatadvisory just across the southwestern Minnesota border from now through...
7-16-12 -- A very bizarre weather event happened on this day six-years ago. The day was much like what we're experiencin...
(Duluth, MN) -- Reports say FEMA representatives are giving northeastern Minnesota residents and business owners more time to...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- A blanket of extreme heat moves in over a good portion of the Upper Midwest today -- and that includes th...
7-15-12 The Minnesota Department of Transportation [[MnDOT ]] has hired six teams of engineers to go to northern Minnesota an...
7-12-12 Governor Dayton and legislative leaders say they plan tohold a special session in late August to approve state assist...
(Various) -- Recent rains in northern Minnesota have pushed up levels along the Mississippi River -- still flooding at Aitkin...
7-6-12 (Minneapolis, MN) -- It's another 100-degree day in the Twin Cities -- the second one this week. The National Weat...
7-5-12 The Twin Cities area has never seen an Independence Dayas hot as yesterday. The thermometer reached 101-degrees, break...
7-3-12 Weather experts are checking to see if tornadoes were a part of last night's weather fireworks across the state. T...
7-3-12 June 2012 will be remembered for major flooding in parts of northeastern and southeastern Minnesota. But statewide rai...
7-3-12 Monday's high temperatures were hot enough -- upper 90's reported across the lower half of the state. But fore...
7-2-12 (Washington, DC) -- Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation are urging President Obama to quickly issue a ...
7-2-12 (Various) -- Temperature records are falling in central Minnesota on this scorching second day of July. Saint Cloud is...
7-2-12 A very hot and humid week is on tap across Minnesota. A heat advisory is in effect from noon through late tonight acro...
6-29-12 (St.Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton sent a letter to President Obama today (Fri) requesting a major federal disaster dec...
6-29-12 (McGregor, MN) -- Flooding continues in parts of Aitkin County in northeastern Minnesota. Flood information officer L...
6-28-12 River levels are dropping across Minnesota -- most notably in northern areas where massive flooding hit its peak a we...
6-28-12 Today's weather should be a little more palatable for most Minnesotans. The National Weather Service reports a co...
6-27-12 Minnesota is set to heat up into a sweltering statethis afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts statewide hi...
6-26-12 Many crops took it on the chin this past week as massiverains poured down on farm fields across Minnesota. There was ...
6-26-12 In northern Minnesota, the Mississippi River is stillon its way up at Aitkin and the National Weather Service says it...
6-26-12 An east to west drive across northern Minnesota offers a poignant look at weather extremes. The Arrowhead is recoveri...
(St.Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is offering disaster relief grants to veterans whose homes have...
6-25-12 -- The clean-up effort is ongoing in northeastern Minnesota after last week’s heavy rains and flooding. The Sa...
6-25-12 The Minnesota Department of Transportation will temporarily close I-35, just south of Duluth for emergency road repai...
6-25-12 Crews in Carlton County are assessing the damage from last week's storms. Officials say more than 750 homes have ...
(Franklin, MN) -- Some Minnesota farmers lost a good deal of their crops this past week when hail fell over parts of the sout...
(Carlton, MN) -- Relief efforts are underway in Carlton County to assist the more than 750 households affected by flooding in...
6-23-12 Senators Klobuchar and Franken along with Congressman ChipCrevaack toured the flood damage in northeastern Minnesota ...
6-22-12 (Duluth, MN) -- Senators Al Franken, Amy Klobuchar and Representative Chip Cravaack (kruh-VACK') are getting a fi...
6-22-12 Governor Dayton is not ruling out the possibility of a special session to deal with the state's flooding issues i...
6-22-12 Wind on Sunday and hail on Tuesday have made a dent in what up to this point in the growing season has been a very su...
6-21-12 (Duluth, MN) -- Following the heavy rains and flooding in northeastern Minnesota, tourism officials want visitors to ...
6-21-12 (Duluth, MN) -- The search resumed today (Thurs) for a missing pilot and plane in northeastern Minnesota following ye...
6-21-12 Many roads, including portions of Interstate-35 and Highway-61along the North Shore, are still closed because of high...
6-21-12 Willmar Fire Chief Marv Calvin says the emergency sirens in the Eagles Landing and Holiday Inn areas are out of order...
6-20-12 (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding in the Duluth area. Day...
6-20-12 (Duluth, MN) -- Duluth Mayor Don Ness says he'll seek federal disaster aid to help the port city recover from wha...
6-20-12 (Proctor, MN) -- St. Louis County Sheriff's officials say an eight-year-old boy was rescued this afternoon after ...
6-20-12 (Duluth, MN) -- The rainfall reports are still coming in but Two Harbors tops the list so far with nine-point-nine-th...
6-20-12 Carlton County authorities are advising no travel in many areasdue to flash flooding. Sheriff Kelly Lake says the mos...
6-19-12 More severe weather is working its way throughMinnesota's mid-section this morning. The National Weather Service ...
6-18-12 (Chanhassen, MN) -- Some of last night's fiercest weather rumbled through southeastern Minnesota, leaving standin...
6-18-12 Meeker County Sheriff Jeff Norlin says at 9 last night a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain and extremely strong win...
Meeker County Sheriff Jeff Norlin says at 9 last night a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain and extremely strong winds enter...
6-18-12 A powerful thunderstorm rocked mid-Minnesota last evening. Power remains out in several communities this morning.The ...
6-16-12 Officials are reminding Minnesotans to be alert for potential natural gas leaks caused by severe weather. In particul...
6-16-12 Officials in Cannon Falls are hoping the worst is over after strong storms hit the area Thursday. Nearly a foot of ra...
6-12-15 (Cannon Falls, MN) -- Law enforcement is urging "gawkers" to stay out of the area as Cannon Falls and vicin...
6-15-12 Heavy rains and flooding are forcing the evacuationof some homes near the Cannon River in Goodhue County. The Nationa...
6-7-12 Flash flood warnings and advisories are in effectacross parts of western Minnesota this morning. Heavy rains are pushi...
6-5-12 (St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota farmers continue to see generally good crop development around the state, but there some p...
6-3-12 Today, June third, is the third day of summer, if you go by the calendar that weather professionals use. Looking back ...
6-1-12 On the Minnesota flood watch, the Crow River west ofthe Twin Cities is cresting in Delano, and is now on the decline a...
5-30-12 River levels remain high over much of Minnesota, with portions of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Crow and Cottonwood riv...
5-29-12 All the recent rain has resulted in both good and badconditions around the state. It's a promising sign for river...
5-29-12 Motorists on Highway 29 between Starbuck and Benson will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Minnesota Lynx host the Seattle Storm tonight. The Lynx have started the season 3-and-0. Seattle com...
5-24-12 Forecasters expect thunderstorms, rain and high winds tocontinue throughout the day -- with the most severe weather p...
5-23-12 Forecasters say, starting tonight, a huge swath ofMinnesota could be in for flash flooding. The National Weather Serv...
5-20-12 Severe storms and hail left thousands in the Twin Cities metro area without power Saturday evening. Xcel Energy repor...
5-18-12 Forecasters call it a "plume" of warm air that willmake Minnesota feel like it's the middle of summer t...
5-15-12 Monday turned out to be the warmest day of the year sofar in Minnesota. The National Weather Service reports Hutchins...
5-11-12 -- April brought several rounds of frost to Minnesota - and growers have been worried about crop damage. But climato...
5-10-12 The Minnesota River continues to swell after recentrains and is now at flood stage around New Ulm. Forecasters expect...
5-7-12 By this time tomorrow morning, forecasters say there will be flooding insouthwestern Minnesota. The National Weather S...
5-3-12 Some areas of southeastern Minnesota received aroundthree inches of rain from last (Wed) night's heavy downpours. ...
5-2-12 There was a brief tornado touchdown reported lastnight in west-central Minnesota near the town of Brooten. The Nationa...
4-23-12 Motorists on Highway 104 south of Glenwood will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour begins t...
(Eden Prairie, MN) -- Here is the 2012 schedule for the Minnesota Vikings:Friday, August 10th - at San Francisco, 8pm (PRESEA...
4-17-12 A cold morning has settled in over the state following Monday's blustery weather. The National Weather Service re...
4-16-12 (Duluth, MN) -- It's heavy - but it shouldn't stick around long. That's the word on today's big snowf...
4-16-12 Just how heavy was all that rain we had on Sunday? TheNational Weather Service says a new record was set at St. Cloud...
4-16-12 Snow to the north -- twisters to the south. That's the weather story across Minnesota as tornado season touched d...
4-12-12 Don't put away your heavy coats quite yet. It'sanother cold morning with temperatures ranging from 18-degrees...
4-11-12 It's another cold morning in Minnesota. Freeze warnings coverthe loer two-thirds of the state. Meteorologist Kerr...
4-10-12 An April freeze is reeking havoc with early season budsand flowers across Minnesota's landscape. March's warm...
4-9-12 (Grand Rapids, MN) -- Looks like we're not done with winter-like weather after all - despite the summer-like month...
4-6-12 Usually freezing temperatures are not that big a deal inearly April but with such a warm March lead-in, it's hard ...
3-30-12 Wait -- there's still some winter left in far-northernMinnesota. The National Weather Service reports five-inches...
3-30-12 We are about to close the books on one of the most extraordinary months in Minnesota weather history.March of 2012 wi...
3-28-12 Western Minnesota felt itself in the teeth of the windas Monday and Tuesday's volatile weather system made its wa...
3-27-12 Hold onto your hat. High winds will continue over mostof the state and isolated thunderstorms remain possible through...
3-26-12 It's back to more March-like temperatures across Minnesotatoday. An item of note: the ten day record high streak ...
3-26-12 The past week brought rain to moisture-starvedMinnesota. Some parts of the state got a good drenching - but not enoug...
3-23-12 If the current weather trend continues, the"nation's icebox" will have to change its nickname. For a 10...
3-21-12 Minnesota's fire danger rating has dropped after recentrains. While burning permits are still required in most co...
3-21-12 The National Weather Service has confirmed the state's second-earliest tornado ever -- a twister which tore throu...
3-20-12 You have to reach way back to find an early-season warm spell like this one in Minnesota. Climatologist Pete Boulay (...
3-20-12 Strong storms caused a fair amount of damage across southern Minnesota. The LeSueur County Sheriff's Office repor...
3-20-12 More records fell on Monday as Minnesota's warm March weather continues to hold on. Upper 70's were recorded ...
3-19-12 Only a very small portion of Minnesota still has snow on theground. A good deal of the Arrowhead, especially Lake and...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- It's a strange and welcome sight along Minnesota rivers this spring. Water levels are well within th...
3-16-12 A new report by Environment Minnesota warns that climatechange could lead to more extreme weather events in the futur...
3-15-12 High temperature records fell like dominos across MinnesotaWednesday on an almost summer-like day in mid-March. The s...
3-12-12 Several locations around the state enjoyed record warmth over the weekend. The Twin Cities reached 66 degrees on Satu...
3-9-12 (Chanhassen, MN) -- Spring-like weather is on the way and it looks like it could be here to stay. National Weather Ser...
3-7-12 Tuesday presented the warmest day since last November, with temperatures reaching near 65-degrees in some parts of sou...
3-6-12 Low 60s are in order as warm air makes a quick stop insouthern Minnesota today. Mid-50s are predicted across the remai...
2-29-12 The National Weather Service is continuing its winter storm warning across the mid-section of Minnesota through tonig...
2-28-12 (Duluth, MN) -- Forecasters have lowered expected snow totals in parts of the southern half of Minnesota - but not th...
2-28-12 A winter storm will soon be layering in over most of Minnesota. As it stands now, forecasters predict a band of heavy...
2-27-12 In a prelude to this week's expected snowfall across the state, there are some measurable accumulations this morn...
2-25-12 Minnesota snow plow operators are gearing up for what could be the biggest snowfall of the winter at least in some pa...
2-23-12 Forecasters have updated the snowy forecast oversouthern Minnesota today. In the past few hours, the National Weather...
2-21-12 More snow is likely as a winter weather advisory continues across the Northland all day today. To the south, drivers ...
2-20-12 That winter weather system we've been hearing about is about to move into Minnesota. Up to half-a-foot of snow co...
2-16-12 (Moorhead, MN) -- More good news from the National Weather Service about the potential for flooding in the Red River ...
2-10-12 So this is what real winter feels like. An extremecold warning remains over northwestern Minnesota this morning with ...
2-8-12 Farmers have reason to worry as their soil goes without significant moisture this winter. The relative lack of snow is...
2-7-12 After a warm start to February, some spots over the northern third of the state are back to negative territory this mo...
2-6-12 (Luverne, MN) -- Funeral services are pending for a Minnesota storm chaser who was often featured on the Weather Chann...
2-2-12 It was a very cold day 16 years ago in northern Minnesota --in fact, the coldest temperature ever recorded in the stat...
1-27-12 The 2012 St. Paul Winter Carnival is under way in spiteof unseasonably mild temperatures and a shortage of snow. Wint...
1-24-12 (Chanhassen, MN) -- The strongest solar flare in nearly seven years is having its effect on Minnesota. Warning coordi...
1-24-12 There's a fresh white blanket over most of the statetoday, following Sunday and Monday's snowfall. Various am...
1-23-12 A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon today. Less than an inch of snow is likely to fall, but but strong ...
1-20-12 (Worthington, MN) -- The first significant snow of the season is falling across southern Minnesota today. U-of-M Exte...
1-19-12 Minnesotans are waking up to the coldest day of the season sofar. An extreme cold warning remains over most of the st...
1-18-12 Folks in central and northern Minnesota are waking upto temperature readings of 15-below in places like Longville, Fl...
1-17-12 Real January cold is settling in over the state thisweek. Already, there are readings under 10-below across northern ...
1-13-12 (Gile, WI) -- If you have a strong yearning for snow, you'll find more than enough in north-central Wisconsin. Nation...
1-10-12 The mercury hit record-high territory on Monday in someplaces and matched the record in others, like the Twin Cities ...
1-9-12 There are those who now question whether the lower halfof Minnesota will experience any sub-zero weather the rest of t...
1-5-12 (Various) -- Minnesota set a new high temperature record for the first week of January when the mercury hit 61 degrees...
1-5-12 We could make weather history today. Forecasters at theNational Weather Service say the temperature could top out at o...
1-4-12 If you like your winters on the mild side, you are in luck. Today, we escape the chill of the past couple days and ris...
1-3-12 The new year is barely underway and here comes the warmair again. Temperatures over southern and central Minnesota are...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Timberwolves open their N-B-A season against the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow night at Target Cent...
(MNN)-- December is now behind us, and it's already in the record books as one of Minnesota's mildest and least snowy Decembe...
12-30-11 When it comes to weather, this December will be remembered for a long time - especially for its contrast with last D...
12-29-11 The lack of snow cover is good news for some - but trouble for others. Residents with septic systems - especially in...
12-27-11 (Chanhassen, MN) -- The day after Christmas was plenty warm and windy in Minnesota. Montevideo and New Ulm hit 54-de...
12-26-11-- Unseasonably warm weather is in store today across most of Minnesota. The National Weather Service has issued a hi...
(Undated) -- It looks like we'll be adding to our long run of unseasonably mild, dry weather. According to the Climate Predic...
12-19-11 -- Record-high temperatures fell across southwestern Minnesota on Sunday. Montevideo was the warmest spot in the sta...
12-19-11 High temperature records fell over the lower portion ofthe state on Sunday - especially in west-central and central ...
12-15-11 (Washington, D-C) -- Seven Minnesota counties are eligible for low-interest rate loans from the U-S-D-A -- due to ad...
12-13-11 Minnesotans are not used to this kind of weather inmid-December. Forecasters say light freezing drizzle will continu...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- It's balmy across Minnesota, at least for December 11th. The National Weather Service says some parts of ...
(Undated) -- Deer hunters in Minnesota are hoping for better weather on Saturday and Sunday - the second weekend of the firea...
12-9-11 Statewide, this morning is shaping up to the coldestso far this season. The National Weather Service reports minus-6 ...
12-8-11 Minnesota is moving into its coldest weather of the season. The National Weather Service predicts statewide highs tod...
12-5-11 The shovels got busy on Sunday for many folks in southeastern Minnesota. Final tallies on Sunday from the National We...
12-5-11 Some people think the mild temperatures of the past three months point to a moderate winter. Greg Spoden (SPOH'-den) ...
MNN-- Some people think the mild temperatures of the past three months point to a moderate winter. Greg Spoden at the Minneso...
12-1-11 (Duluth, MN) -- It doesn't *look* much like December across Minnesota's northland with only light snow on the ground....
11-30-11 Weather professionals consider September, October and November as autumn. So, by that measure, this is the last day ...
11-28-11 Even though we've only had a few inches of snow this fall, it's been cold enough for Powder Ridge Ski Area in Kimbal...
(MNN) The cold weather is driving Minnesota's homeless citizens indoors, but there's not room for everyone. And, many who use...
(MNN)-- Stearns and Kanabec counties received the most snow from the storm system that moved through Minnesota yesterday. The...
11-17-11 Feeling a little chilly this morning? Minnesotans,especially across the western half of the state, are waking up tot...
11-15-11 November weather will be arriving shortly -- ushered inby gusty winds today across west-central and southern Minneso...
11-14-11 Goodbye wind chill warning. Hello extreme cold alert. Forecasters in Minnesota and North Dakota are scrapping the tr...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Goodbye wind chill warning. Hello extreme cold alert. Forecasters in Minnesota and North Dakota are scrap...
11-8-11 -- Deer hunters in Minnesota are hoping for better weather on Saturday and Sunday - the second weekend of the firearm...
11-8-11 (Chanhassen, MN) -- It looks like Minnesota has dodged the bullet on the first significant snowfall of the season. An...
11-8-11 This week is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota. National Weather Service meteorologist Phil Schumacher says m...
10-31-11 The Halloween blizzard of 1991 is still haunting many Minnesotans 20 years later.The storm dumped more than two feet...
10-27-11 There are slippery roads and bridges in the area this morning. MnDot crews are sanding this morning, and at least on...
10-10-11-- It appears the weather will be a friend - not a foe - this week in the effort to fully contain the wildfire in the...
10-18-11 Colder air is moving into the state from the northwest today, possibly dropping some flurries over the northern thir...
10-17-11 (Duluth, MN) -- There is a chance of snow flurries in the upper half of the state overnight and possibly a few flake...
(Undated) -- Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule helps keep the furnace on for people facing financial challenges during the heatin...
10-12-11 A Minnesota disc drive maker says operations are beingstepped up here after suspending work at a plant in Thailand d...
9-30-11 The winds should die down and crews can get back to work today on the B-W-C-A forest fire in northeastern Minnesota. ...
10-11-11 Utility companies in Minnesota are urging customers to stay current on their bills with the Cold Weather Rule taking...
9-28-11 (Isabella, MN) -- B-W-C-A fire crews are bracing for a big challenge from the weather tomorrow (Thurs). Strong winds ...
10-10-11 Many weather experts say we are headed for another La Nina winter. La Nina is a Pacific weather pattern that pumps m...
10-7-11 Minnesota's "Indian Summer" is predicted to end soon.Forecasters expect the stretch of warm temperatures to...
10-6-11 Red flag warnings resume over most of the state withina few hours -- with the day ahead expected to stay warmer and w...
10-4-11 A long dry spell has finally caught up with us andforecasters have issued a red flag warning, starting this afternoon...
9-30-11 Just a few more hours and September will be in the record books. The weather data show that the month will stand out ...
9-29-11 Veterans who were affected by the July 1st storms and tornadoes can qualify for reiumbursement from the state of Minn...
9-28-11 Veterans who were affected by the July 1st storms and tornadoes can qualify for reiumbursement from the state of Minn...
9-19-11 After a day of rain, the weather is expected to clear and thewinds pick up today over the huge wildfire burning in no...
(Joliet, IL) -- The first race in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cupchampionship will have to wait at least one more day ...
9-23-11 Goodbye summer, hello autumn. Today is the first day of fall - and climatologist Pete Boulay (boo-LAY') says the Clim...
9-21-11 The coats and jackets are out for some Minnesotans thismorning as a way of fending off chillier weather that's settle...
9-20-11 Thanks to the arrival of a new weather system, the windwill howl much of the day across western Minnesota. The Nation...
8-31-11 The federal budget squeeze has caused FEMA to hold back on funding new work in Minnesota following flooding and torna...
9-15-11 Welcome to mid-September where temperatures arehovering around the 30-degree mark over much of Minnesota. Freeze warn...
.A FREEZE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
(Hampton, GA) -- The AdvoCare 500 is slated for today after rain forcedNASCAR officials to postpone Sunday's schedule race ...
9-14-11 (Isabella, MN) -- Firefighters are getting some help from the weather today as they battle a blaze in the B-W-C-A -- ...
9-13-11 Don't be surprised if there's frost on the groundtomorrow morning at this time. The National Weather Service has issu...
9-10-11 After a very wet winter and spring, the latest U-S DroughtMonitor shows the effects of a total reversal in weather tr...
9-9-11 Minnesota's dry weather is likely to continue if La Nina hasits way. Forecasters say the climate pattern which is form...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Here is the University of Minnesota footballschedule:Saturday, September 3rd - at Southern California,...
9-2-11 Attendance at this year's State Fair hasn't brokenany records so far, but given our Amazon jungle-like weather that'su...
8-31-11 August is moving into the weather records as a kinder and gentler month than the earlier parts of summer in Minnesota...
8-29-11 Spring and summer flooding in Montevideo has caused a loss of approximately $360,000 dollars. Montevideo City Man...
(MNN) -- Hurricane Irene has postponed the dedication of the newMartin Luther King memorial in Washington D-C -- a memorial w...
8-23-11 After a mostly quiet August, more severe weather ismoving through Minnesota this morning. Forecasters say fast-moving...
8-19-11 (Bemidji, MN) -- Clean-up operations are continuing in parts of northwestern Minnesota that were hit by severe weathe...
8-17-11 Last weekend's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair that killed 5 and injured dozens was a chilling reminder of w...
8-3-11 It's a whole new world out there this morning forMinnesotans. The hot, muggy conditions are gone leaving a rare season...
(Undated) -- Severe weather will continue to be a threat across Minnesota. Pete Boulay from the State Climatology Office says...
8-2-11 Crops continued playing catch-up across Minnesota in thepast week -- according to the latest U-S-D-A Crop report. Corn...
8-2-11 Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley says at this point it appears it was straight-line winds, not a tornado, that heavily da...
8-1-11 -- Trees and powerlines are down in parts of west-central Minnesota after severe storms roared through this morning (M...
8-1-11 Electrical power co-ops and towns affected by the July 1st wind storm and tornadoes will get reimbursed for their loss...
8-1-11 August is here and the "dog days" will continue acrossMinnesota. Forecasters have a heat advisory over centr...
7-29-11 The Yellow Medicine Campgrounds and Horse Rider Campgrounds at Upper Sioux Agency State Park are officially open for ...
7-29-11 Minnesota's Climatology Office and the National Weather Service have confirmed recent dew points in the Twin Cities b...
7-26-11 Forecasters say more severe weather is on the way over much ofthe state starting this afternoon and running through t...
7-25-11 It's no wonder the grass needs mowing more often this summer. Heavy downpours continue to be a factor in Minnesota's ...
7-25-11 Many people are wondering what caused the high heat and humidity that roasted Minnesota this past week. U of M climat...
7-21-11 The governor is asking Washington for federal help,citing 19-million dollars worth of damage from early July storms w...
7-21-11 A change is in the air. Minnesota's extreme heat andhumidity has been replaced by much more normal summer conditions ...
7-12-11 It was an impressive week in the fields for Minnesota'scorn and soybeans. The Latest U-S-D-A Crop Report shows corn s...
(Undated) -- It's another sweltering day across Minnesota with temperatures already nearly 90 degrees in Saint Cloud, Princet...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- A heat wave is bearing down on Minnesota. The western half of the state will be under an "excessive ...
7-15-11 Get ready for high heat and humidity. Tomorrow (Sat) afternoon people in western and southwestern Minnesota will begi...
7-14-11 FEMA and the state today begin assessing damage to publicinfrastructure caused by storms throughout Minnesota between...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- A big stretch of central and southern Minnesota is in a flood watch late tonight into tomorrow afternoon....
7-13-11 The 30th Sonshine Christian Music Festival kicks off at the Civic Center Grounds in Willmar Wednesday night with Pop-...
7-12-11 The Renville County Board wants President Obama to declare the county a major disaster area after the July 1st windst...
7-12-11 Central Minnesota continues picking up the piecesafter Sunday's violent weather. The city of Sauk Centre got the wors...
7-11-11 High winds and heavy thunderstorms swept across thelower half of Minnesota last night. The National Weather Service s...
(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton has declared a State of Emergency forareas hit by the storms that rolled across parts of th...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Forecasters say rivers in most of Minnesota are wellabove average levels, plus above-average precipitatio...
7-4-11 Xcel Energy says it may take up to a month to repairtransmission lines that transfer power from Buffalo Ridge wind far...
(St. Cloud, MN) -- The storm system that ripped through central Minnesota last night left behind downed trees, some damaged b...
The area will be a-buzz with the sound of chainsaws today as people clean-up damage from yesterday afternoon's storms. Thousa...
7-1-11 It will remain hot over much of Minnesota today butthe sweat will flow more along the eastern half of the state. The N...
6-30-11 The last day of June brings weather that even summer-starved Minnesotans might not be ready for. The National Weather...
6-29-11 In an ever-changing maze of weather throughoutMinnesota, Twin Cities residents should now brace for extreme heat star...
6-28-11 The Renville County Highway Department says they anticipate the County Road 21 Bridge, also known as the Gold Mine Br...
(Undated) -- Our weather has been especially difficult for Minnesota farmers. Many were forced to plant late - and now they m...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Cool damp weather hung over Minnesota like a wet blanket during much of the spring. So, will that change ...
6-23-11 This week's rains have taken a toll on Minnesota roads. For instance, drivers using U-S Highway-12 near Ortonville ar...
6-23-11 It's hard to tell where spring left off and summer began. Weather experts say we are locked in a cool and wet system ...
6-22-11 The days of "knee high by the Fourth of July" corn may be back in Minnesota. U-of-M Extension Crop Speciali...
6-22-11 The air over central and southern Minnesota was filledwith the sound of sirens late Tuesday as severe weather swept a...
(Various) -- Flood warnings continue for the Minnesota River at New Ulm, Jordan and Shakopee, the Cottonwood River at New Ulm...
6-21-11 Tornado warning sirens were sounded in Lake Lillian, Willmar and Pennock between 2 and 3 p.m. after weather radar and...
6-21-11 Today is the first day of summer, and with two- to three-inches of rain possible by thistime tomorrow (WED), flood wa...
6-20-11 People across much of Minnesota have to wonder if things will ever dry out. More rain is on the way later today throu...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Flood watches remain in effect over much of southern and west-central Minnesota through tonight. Possible...
(Chandler, MN) -- One day before the anniversary of the state's largest tornado outbreak ever, some Minnesota residents remem...
6-15-11 The middle of June is here and flooding is back insouthwestern Minnesota. Rains have pushed the Cottonwood River over...
6-8-11 More temperature tidbits from around Minnesota on arecord-setting Tuesday. That 103-degree reading at Minnesota's big ...
(Various) -- Temperature records are toppling on this sweltering late spring afternoon in Minnesota. Minneapolis-Saint Paul I...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The National Weather Service says Target Field in downtown Minneapolis is a "StormReady" facil...
6-6-11 It's a taste of summer's ugly side for now around theTwin Cities. The National Weather Service is issuing an excessive...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Clean-up continues in north Minneapolis -- hit hardby a tornado back on May 22nd. Volunteers from variou...
(Undated) -- The next few days may be critical for Minnesota farmerstrying to sow their final seeds. U-of-M climatologist Mar...
(Undated) -- There was plenty of storm damage in northwestern Minnesota late Monday. Upon further examination, the National W...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- A deluge of rain has caused flash flood warnings in western Minnesota. Weather officials say streams in G...
(Moorhead, MN) -- Just about everywhere you look across the Fargo-Moorhead area this morning, there's damage of some sort fro...
5-26-11 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and U.S. Representatives Collin Peterson and Tim Walz say the Federal High...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Senator Al Franken believes Minnesota's federal disaster declaration request for Hennepin and Anoka coun...
(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Dayton has requested a federal disaster declaration for Hennepin and Anoka counties following Sund...
It's almost Memorial Day but Minnesota's chilly spring continues with widespread frost in the forecast for northeastern Minne...
Governor Dayton says he may call a special session of the legislature to pass disaster relief. This morning, he toured tornad...
5-24-11 The damage toll of the tornado that hit NorthMinneapolis Sunday is at 166-million-dollars and rising. The tornado was...
5-24-11 The deadly tornado that rumbled 14 miles from St. Louis Parkthrough North Minneapolis Sunday is being labeled a high-...
5-23-11 One person is dead and around 30 people were injured,two critically, after a tornado ripped through North Minneapolis...
Minnesota's late entrance into spring continues with morepicturesque weather today, prompting a steeper decline in flood leve...
A local DNR official advises people to forget last weekend's fishing opener and consider next weekend the opener. Dave Coahra...
Despite the threat of early morning frost,temperatures across Minnesota will regain their May form in the coming days.Forecas...
The situation is likely to be much better by the endof May but for now, driving is still sketchy where floodwaters are recedi...
The White House has signed a disaster declaration for 20counties in Minnesota after spring flooding. The declaration means FE...
Minnesotans got their first taste of spring's uglyside with plenty of nasty weather last night. The National Weather Services...
This may make you want to put those coats away for theseason. The National Weather Service says, after todays storms passthro...
The Willmar City Council spent an hour-and-a-half Monday night listening to and discussing a report from an engineering firm ...
(Perham, MN) -- With the Red River slowly dropping and other Minnesota waterways dipping under flood stage, the biggest worry...
Don't hold your breath waiting for a serious warm-up. Minnesota forecasters say the long-term outlook is for cooler-than-norm...
(Chanhassen, MN) -- Spring did not get much traction in Minnesota thisApril. It was the fifth straight month of below-norm...
It was on this day in 1984 when Mother Nature dropped onemore load of snow to cap off a record season in the Twin Cities. Nea...
The levees and dikes along the Red River in northwestern Minnesota are getting a good test this spring. The waterway is dropp...