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January 3, 2024 5:18 PM

Finally, winter: Colder with snow chances ahead

January weather pattern returns to normal.

by Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 1:33 PM

After a weird start to the new year, what's next in the weather forecast?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about when we can expect snow.

by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 1:25 PM

Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation

Musher Erin Aili and her husband Keith Aili have both won Beargrease along with their award-winning Alaskan Husky sled dogs, who have been diligently training for the race until this disappointing turn of events.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsey Seavert

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January 3, 2024 1:08 PM

Record warmth tops Minnesota weather stories of 2023

Each year the Minnesota State Climatology Office ranks the top 5 weather stories of the year. They ask local meteorologists and climate experts for input. As you might imagine, record warmth was the top weather story of 2023 in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Cooler Wednesday and Thursday; snow for much of the state this weekend

We’ll be slightly cooler Wednesday and Thursday with a mix of a lot of clouds and some occasional sun. Snow showers develops for the weekend with accumulations likely, especially north.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 3, 2024 6:15 AM

Slightly cooler Wednesday. Some snow for the weekend ahead

It will be ever so slightly cooler Wednesday with a mix of clouds and sun. Wednesday night will also be colder. Temps rebound a bit this weekend with snow showers looking likely.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 3, 2024 4:00 AM

On thin ice: No Igloo Bar on Lake of the Woods — yet

The Igloo Bar at Zippel Bay Resort hasn’t opened yet due to poor ice conditions.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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January 2, 2024 9:05 PM

Amid ongoing lack of snow, Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon organizers cancel this winter's race

Organizers of northeast Minnesota’s annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon have canceled this winter’s race, amid an unseasonably warm winter and the ongoing lack of snow.

by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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January 2, 2024 5:45 PM

Minnesota fishing guides cautious due to warm winter conditions

Warm temperatures throughout the state have caused some fishing guide services to hold off putting ice houses onto lakes at a time many guides consider to be their most profitable time of the season.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III