Weather and Climate News

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

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January 2, 2024 2:11 PM

Pattern change ahead likely brings snow and cold to Minnesota

Cooler air and snowfall look likely next week for Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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January 2, 2024 1:53 PM

Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race will now take place in February

Organizers of the annual Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race in northeast Minnesota have picked a new date for this winter’s event.

by MPR News Staff

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January 2, 2024 1:25 PM

Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts

The historically warm and snow-free winter thus far across Minnesota is disheartening to skiers, snowmobilers and ice anglers. And it is taking a toll on small businesses that depend on those winter outdoor enthusiasts.

by Dan Kraker

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January 2, 2024 9:30 AM

Relatively mild this week; colder, more active pattern ahead

Tuesday will be relatively mild with just slightly cooler conditions behind a front Wednesday and Thursday. The pattern becomes more active this weekend and colder eventually next week.

by Sven Sundgaard