Weather and Climate News

June 24, 2023 7:00 AM

Showers/thunderstorms at times Saturday/Saturday night

Many of us will see some rain at times today. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible.

by Ron Trenda

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June 23, 2023 5:20 PM

Air quality alert for NE Minnesota into Saturday as Canadian smoke returns

The latest air quality alert is for northeast Minnesota.

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June 23, 2023 3:45 PM

Minnesota health data roundup: The latest on COVID, abortion and air quality

COVID-19, abortion and air quality continue to make news in Minnesota. Here’s a breakdown on the latest of what we’re tracking and what we know.

by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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June 23, 2023 2:56 PM

Scattered thunderstorms increasing Friday across Minnesota

Scattered garden variety thunderstorms are dropping welcome rainfall in some areas.

by Paul Huttner

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June 23, 2023 8:45 AM

Hot Friday; storms in central, northern MN; statewide rain chances Saturday

Friday will be hot and muggy again south with thunderstorms developing in the central and northern parts of Minnesota along with isolated thunderstorm chances south. Saturday brings statewide rain chances with potential severe weather south.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 23, 2023 6:33 AM

Air quality alert extended southeast; hot Friday, potential stormy weekend

Friday will be hot again southeast with an extended air quality alert. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible north and west and likely become statewide over the weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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June 22, 2023 5:23 PM

Soaking rain chances increasing for Minnesota through this weekend

Much-needed rainfall could reach drought areas.

by Paul Huttner

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June 22, 2023 3:08 PM

A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy

A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment”. That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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June 22, 2023 2:32 PM

Drought deepens in Minnesota

Drought conditions continue to expand across Minnesota, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Update, released Thursday morning. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn