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Massive search is underway for missing children swept away in suburban Philadelphia flash flood

Massive search is underway for missing children swept away in suburban Philadelphia flash flood

Crews in suburban Philadelphia on Monday intensified the search for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, swept away after weekend rains swelled the banks of a creek while they were driving to a barbecue with their family.
by The Associated Press

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Air quality alert until 6 p.m. Sunday in south metro and southern MN; Cool start to the week

Air quality alert until 6 p.m. Sunday in south metro and southern MN; Cool start to the week

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will linger into Sunday afternoon in much of southern Minnesota. Portions of central Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area will also see some smoke. We have details on the air quality alerts that continue in parts of Minnesota, and we take a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
by Hannah Yang

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