Don't expect Minnesota's "Summer Glory Index" to be high in 2025
The Summer Glory Index rates how great Minnesota's summer days are based on high and low temperatures and rain.
Smoke moves north out of Twin Cities ahead of incoming heat, humidity
Though the hazy skies will continue to clear in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, northeastern Minnesota is still dealing with air quality concerns.
Floating classroom docks in St. Paul, offering free workshops
It looks like just a normal barge parked on the Mississippi River, but it's actually a place where high school students and young adults can attend free river workshops.
Smoke moving out of Minnesota Monday as heat and humidity encroach
The air quality in Minnesota will continue to improve on Monday as wildfire smoke moves out of the state.
Smoke starting to clear out, improving air quality
Wildfire smoke will continue to exit Minnesota on Sunday, helping air quality improve as we wrap up the weekend.
Air quality in Minneapolis ranks 2nd worst in world Friday; alert extended
The state of Minnesota is entering another in a long string of summer days marred by air quality alerts. Poor air quality will continue through Saturday with lingering wildfire smoke from Canada.
NEXT Weather Alert for dangerous heat, severe storms
Storms are expected to develop across western and central Minnesota later in the afternoon, reaching the Twin Cities by 7 p.m.
Less humidity, more sunshine before storm chances return Monday night
Drier, less humid air continues to move in behind Saturday's system, setting us up for a gorgeous Sunday.
Heat advisory in place for Twin Cities on Fourth of July
The advisory will go into effect at noon and last through 8 p.m., affecting the metro, western Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Communities up north will be under an extreme heat warning starting at 11 a.m.
Sunshine, summer heat on Wednesday; chance for storms later on
Wednesday will bring sunshine and summer heat to the Twin Cities, though thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon.
How many tornadoes does Minnesota experience each year?
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Carver County over the weekend.
Hot and humid Saturday with chance for severe storms in afternoon
There is a slight risk for severe weather on Saturday with heavy rain, wind and hail being the main threats. Isolated tornadoes are possible, too.
Gov. Walz traveling to Bemidji area to survey storm damage
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to northern Minnesota on Tuesday to assess damage in Beltrami County after a weekend of damaging storms that brought hurricane-force winds.
NWS conducting damage survery for Bemidji windstorm
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
Dangerous heat and humidity continue
Expect more uncomfortable heat and humidity to continue on Sunday, with highs back in the mid-90s and heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees.