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July 14, 2025 6:33 AM

Hot start to the week followed by storm chances and cooler weather

It’ll be a hot start to the week for southern Minnesota Monday and Tuesday. Storms develop Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing cooler weather.

by Sven Sundgaard

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July 14, 2025 5:34 AM

Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

by Michael Copley

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July 13, 2025 3:08 PM

Breathing easier: Air quality improves but another shot of smoke possible Monday

Fresher breezes across Minnesota Sunday. But the next wave of Canadian wildfire smoke arrives Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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July 13, 2025 6:29 AM

Tracking smoke, storm chances, and a warm start to the week

Wildfire smoke near the surface improves from the west today, then another plume arrives from the north tonight. A few strong storms could pop up Sunday evening. It’s otherwise a warm day in the mid-80s.

by Brandon Weatherz

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July 12, 2025 3:58 PM

Smoke slowly clears Sunday

We’ll get a wind shift tonight that will begin to clear wildfire smoke from our air. With a southwest wind overnight and throughout the day tomorrow, the air should begin to clear from west to east starting Sunday morning and continuing through the day so that by Sunday evening we are mostly smoke-free statewide.

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July 12, 2025 2:00 PM

Where to find information about flood risk to your home

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

by Rebecca Hersher

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July 12, 2025 9:11 AM

Hazy sunshine from Canadian fires

A relatively quiet weather weekend is expected across the state, with some summer sunshine and heat to enjoy, but it’s not without a few caveats.

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July 11, 2025 4:20 PM

Air quality alert this weekend for all of Minnesota and Wisconsin

An air quality alert runs into Monday morning of Minnesota. There’s also an air quality alert for Wisconsin this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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July 11, 2025 4:17 PM

Air quality alert continues for all of Minnesota through the weekend

An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota through Monday morning, as smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the region with hazy, unhealthy air. Air quality alerts also are in place for all of Wisconsin.

by Andrew Krueger