Weather

Repairs in progress 2 years after north Mpls. tornado

At the corner of Morgan Street and 26th Avenue North is David Buckhalton's temporary garage made out of tarp.

16-minute tornado warning saved lives

While that may not sound like a long time, it's actually better than average and much better than the average tornado warning lead time of a couple of decades ago.

2 years after north Mpls tornado, donations still needed

Wednesday marks the two-year anniversary of a deadly tornado that swept through north Minneapolis.

Statistics track Minnesota's tornado history

The Minnesota State Climatology Office has a website devoted to detailing the state's tornado history.

Minnesota schools review tornado protocols

In the wake of Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla. that leveled two schools and killed nine students, school preparedness is on the minds of a lot of parents.

Burning restrictions lifted in 32 Minn. counties

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has lifted fire restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties as wet weather lowers the fire danger.

Minnesota farmers plant 70 percent of corn crop

Favorable weather has helped Minnesota farmers catch up from a late start to get 70 percent of their corn crop planted.

Southern Minn. farmers deal with impact of heavy rains

As Minnesota continues to get more and more rain, many Minnesota farmers are worried about the effects of too much moisture on their livelihood.

12 homes destroyed in northern Minn. wildfire

By noon Wednesday, the Green Valley Fire north of Menahga had consumed more than 7,000 acres.

At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornado

Officials awaited daybreak to fully assess the scope of the destruction left in the wake of a deadly tornado in Granbury.

Northern Minn. wildfire consumes 7,000 acres

By noon Tuesday, the Green Valley Fire north of Menagha had consumed more than 7,000 acres, several structures had been destroyed and some homes were lost.

Harsh winter creates rising feed costs for farmers

The cold and snowy winter might be behind us, but the pains of the season past is still being felt on farms across the Midwest.

Wildfires advance, threaten structures in northern Minn.

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an emergency order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center fight wildfires around the state.

Spring fire season sparks burning bans

Summer-like temperatures today have soared to near 100 and have prompted a heat advisory that includes the Twin Cities and a Red Flag Warning that includes much of the state.

Wildfires burning, Red Flag warnings for 90% of MN

Crews are battling a pair of wildfires that have blackened more than 1200 acres of the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

Mid-May temps break 100 in southern Minnesota

A wet and chilly spring has given way to record high temperatures for mid-May in southern Minnesota.

Heat advisory issued for metro, southern Minn.

 Here's one from the believe it or not file.

Less than two weeks ago many of us had snow coating the ground, and now we're talking about a heat advisory.

Temps will be soaring into the low to mid 90s acro

Minn. farmers finally start spring planting

After a cold and wet spring, Minnesota farmers finally have made significant progress in planting.

4 MN counties added to burning restrictions list

Authorities have added four more northern Minnesota counties to the long list of counties where spring burning restrictions are in effect.

A chilly, windy Minnesota Fishing Opener

You never quite know what you can get for weather on a mid-May weekend, and this year it will be cool temps & wind. Sandwhiched between warm air masses, this weekend will yield little as far as warmth.

DNR issues warning to anglers in advance of fishing opener

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging anglers to use caution during this weekend's fishing opener.

Minneapolis locks reopening to recreational boats

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening its three Minneapolis locks to recreational boats.

Late season snowstorm delays Minn. planting

Minnesota farmers had another tough week trying to get into their fields to start planting.

Pres. Obama approves disaster relief for MN counties hit by ice storm

Gov. Mark Dayton sent Pres. Obama a letter April 26, requesting federal aid to help the area recover from the storm that hit April 9-11.

Snowstorm dumps 15 inches in southeastern MN

The calendar has flipped to May, but winter made a hard-hitting appearance in southeastern Minnesota where residents are digging out from well over a foot of snow.

Building collapses in southeast MN; snow likely factor

Damage totals are being assessed after the roof on a building housing a number of businesses in southeastern Minnesota collapsed Thursday morning.

Spring snow derails sense of 'normal' in SE Minn.

Schoolchildren in Minnesota and western Wisconsin are getting a rare May snow day after a storm dropped up to 16 inches of sticky snow on the Upper Midwest.

Red River in Fargo beginning to recede after crest

The river peaked early Wednesday at an unofficial mark of 33.32 feet, which is more than 15 feet above flood stage. No structures in Fargo or Moorhead, Minn., were affected.

Lakes still ice covered as fishing opener approaches

With ice still covering some hot fishing spots in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, many anglers and outfitters are wondering if they'll have enough open water for this year's opener.

May snow forces plows back on streets

The potential of a record May snowfall in the Twin Cities has public works directors rethinking the status of municipal equipment.