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Weather and Climate News

Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region. Meanwhile, summer-like temperatures are expected to persist through early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps

A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps

The Birch Glacier above the village of Blatten collapsed and caused a landslide that has buried most of the village. Authorities had evacuated residents earlier this month, but one person is missing.
by Eleanor Beardsley

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Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Heat and haze: Air quality concerns and warm temperatures

Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada is expected to worsen our air quality, while sunshine and above-normal temperatures will lead us into the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Air quality alert for northeastern Minnesota through Friday evening

Air quality alert for northeastern Minnesota through Friday evening

An air quality alert is in effect for parts of St. Louis, Lake, Carleton and Cook counties, including the cities of Ely, Isabella, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais and Duluth. The alert runs through 6 p.m. Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer

We have lingering instability yet Thursday for southern Minnesota where there will still be a few showers. Clouds will decrease and things heat up Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 

Our dreary system is slowly moving out Wednesday night into Thursday. Isolated showers are still possible for southern Minnesota Thursday but we’ll also see more sun and warmth. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lingering disturbance brings more spotty showers, clouds Wednesday

Lingering disturbance brings more spotty showers, clouds Wednesday

An upper level low continues to spin clouds and spotty showers across the region Wednesday. That system will move out Thursday allowing for brighter skies and much warmer temperatures. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spotty showers, clouds linger into Tuesday night and Wednesday

Spotty showers, clouds linger into Tuesday night and Wednesday

We’ll continue to see cloud and spotty showers linger into tonight and Wednesday before sun returns Thursday. Much warmer air builds in for the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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