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Extreme heat causes pavement buckling in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation asks drivers to slow down and to avoid driving over the hazard. MnDOT asks drivers to call 911 for emergency repairs.
4 ways to stay cool amid warming temperatures
With temperatures on the rise, several cooling centers are available across the Twin Cities for Minnesotans without access to air conditioning.
In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes
Newly released University of Minnesota research finds wakesurfing in water that’s too shallow can damage lake quality. The study could revive calls for statewide restrictions and may churn the debate over the state’s changing lake culture.
What is a derecho?
A derecho is possible across central and southern Minnesota late Monday into Monday night, bringing a significant wind threat. Wind gusts over 75 mph are possible, along with heavy rain and embedded tornadoes within the line.
Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota
Powerful storms swept across the state on Sunday night and early Monday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people and causing downed trees, flooding and other damage.
Rochester having second thoughts as cost of planned youth sports complex nearly doubles
The Rochester City Council meets Monday to discuss the future of a big proposed sports complex. Voters approved a referendum two years ago to extend the half cent local sales tax to fund the project, in hopes of bringing youth baseball and soccer tournaments to town.
Driver who killed 2, injured 12 in Park Tavern patio crash gets 30 years in prison
Steven Frane Bailey pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder and three counts of criminal vehicular operation for driving drunk into a crowd of patrons at the St. Louis Park restaurant.