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July 2, 2024 2:43 PM

How powerful floods impact farm soils, crops and water quality in Minnesota

There is more rain in the forecast, something the state does not need right now. This is especially true for farmers in southern Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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July 2, 2024 2:02 PM

Beautiful Wednesday ahead; more rain likely on July 4

After the wettest April-June period on record, you would hope we’d catch a break with some sunny dry weather for the Fourth of July holiday. But another wave of rain and thunderstorms looks likely for much of Minnesota Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 2, 2024 10:35 AM

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate

With climate warming, when it rains it really pours. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota commerce commissioner and the state climate director about why we’re seeing an increase in intense rain and violent storms and how we can prepare for and prevent damage from floods, wind and hail.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 2, 2024 6:34 AM

Lingering showers Tuesday, a dry break Wednesday with more storms Thursday

Lingering showers will track east Tuesday morning. More thundershowers are possible late Tuesday. Wednesday looks dry and sunny but more storms develop Thursday that could dampen the Fourth of July holiday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 1, 2024 5:20 PM

Scattered rains into Tuesday. Nature’s fireworks on the 4th?

We’ll see a mix of sunny periods and occasional rain and thunderstorms this week.

by Paul Huttner

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July 1, 2024 1:27 PM

Rain overnight into Tuesday; Minnesota's record wet April-June

Our next rain system is on the way for much of Minnesota Monday night into early Tuesday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 1, 2024 8:50 AM

Floodwaters receding, cleanup continues across much of Minnesota; more heavy rain possible

As once-inundated highways reopen and flood cleanup continues across Minnesota, another round of heavy rain is possible late Monday into Tuesday.

by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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June 30, 2024 4:35 PM

More Minnesota counties may get disaster declarations, feds will pick up most of the clean-up tab

Minnesota has about $24 million in the bank to pay for disasters like the recent floods, but the federal government is expected to pay for most of the damage.

by Cari Spencer

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June 30, 2024 11:15 AM

Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean

Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm made its way through the southeast Caribbean. Forecasters expect it to intensify rapidly into a major hurricane.

by Mansee Khurana

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June 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Farmers assess crop damage from heavy rain and flood water

Some farm crops will be lost to floodwater this summer and other areas could see reduced yield because of saturated soil that stresses plants.

by Dan Gunderson

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Weather and Climate News

How powerful floods impact farm soils, crops and water quality in Minnesota

Beautiful Wednesday ahead; more rain likely on July 4

Coping with more rain and storms in a warming climate

Lingering showers Tuesday, a dry break Wednesday with more storms Thursday

Scattered rains into Tuesday. Nature’s fireworks on the 4th?

Rain overnight into Tuesday; Minnesota's record wet April-June

Floodwaters receding, cleanup continues across much of Minnesota; more heavy rain possible

More Minnesota counties may get disaster declarations, feds will pick up most of the clean-up tab

Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean

Farmers assess crop damage from heavy rain and flood water

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