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September 13, 2024 11:50 AM

2 wildfires burn in Superior National Forest, closing some BWCA portages and campsites

After an extremely wet summer, Minnesota is trending drier. The U.S. Forest Service has closed 19 campsites and several portages in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

by Gracie Stockton and Clay Masters

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September 13, 2024 9:46 AM

On Friday the 13th, here are 2 myths and 2 truths about the weather

Most weather-related myths are based on long-standing observations and folklore rather than scientific rigor. However, some are grounded in valid atmospheric phenomena. Here are four surprising but common beliefs about the weather, including two that ring true.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 13, 2024 6:34 AM

Warm, breezy Friday with spotty showers Saturday

Look for another very warm day Friday. Moisture coming in from the west and south will converge to produce some spotty showers late Friday night and Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 13, 2024 4:00 AM

The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years

At least 16 people have died at the park this year, including five fatalities in August alone. No single factor is to blame, but several deaths have followed stretches of extreme weather.

by Alana Wise

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September 12, 2024 5:21 PM

Strong geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights Thursday night above Minnesota

A geomagnetic storms could produce northern lights above Minnesota Thursday night.

by Paul Huttner

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September 12, 2024 11:39 AM

Weekend looks good for Minnesota fall color hunting

A continued stretch of above average temperatures and sunshine will make for a pleasant trip to start viewing the changing colors.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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September 12, 2024 6:15 AM

Continued warmth with sunshine Thursday and Friday

It’s more of the same with sunshine and above-normal temperatures in the coming days. Some spotty showers will be possible Saturday, otherwise it’s mostly warm and dry into next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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September 12, 2024 5:00 AM

These small Black-owned farms are growing crops with the climate in mind

Across the Gulf South, small Black-owned farms are finding ways to use climate-friendly practices to grow crops while also addressing long-standing injustices.

by Danny McArthur