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Stories from August 17, 2019

Showers and thunderstorms spread across much of Minn. and parts of Wis. Saturday night

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to spread across much of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin as we go through Saturday evening and the overnight hours of Saturday night. A few severe thunderstorms will be possible.
by Ron Trenda

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Alaska records its warmest month ever; future records likely

Alaska records its warmest month ever; future records likely

Alaska has been America's canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning. July was Alaska's warmest month ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
by The Associated Press

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How does one man have so much power without being president?

How does one man have so much power without being president?

Mitch McConnell's powerful status in Washington stems from his post as the Senate majority leader. But few who have held this office over the past century have been able to wield it with this kind of result.
by Ron Elving

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Beautiful summery weather followed by thunderstorms Saturday night

Most of Minnesota will enjoy beautiful summer weather this Saturday, with some thunderstorms possible in the northwest Saturday afternoon. Thunderstorms spread across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin as we go through the evening and overnight hours, with some severe thunderstorms possible.
by Ron Trenda

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Hundreds come to honor El Paso shooting victim after public invited to service

Hundreds come to honor El Paso shooting victim after public invited to service

Hundreds of strangers braved 100-degree heat to pay their respects to 63-year-old Margie Reckard. Feeling heartbroken and alone after her death in the El Paso massacre, Reckard's companion of 22 years, Antonio Basco, had welcomed anyone to attend.
by The Associated Press

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