Weather and Climate News

Air quality alert update; a smoky Saturday in many areas
Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering over much of Minnesota today. We have an update on air quality alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat
"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health
The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
Rainfall recap; details on Minnesota, Wisconsin air quality alerts
We have some rainfall totals from Thursday afternoon and evening. Some areas have a chance of rain later Friday. We also have details on the air quality alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin and the weekend weather outlook.