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Minnesota drought conditions worsening; hot, dry forecast into next week

Sunshine returns across the state Thursday after a day of stormy weather in southern Minnesota. Unfortunately, a forecast return to hot and dry conditions will intensify the already worsening drought, and air quality issues remain. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Morning fog, then hazy sunshine Thursday

Following the wet and stormy weather in southern Minnesota Wednesday, sunshine returns across the state Thursday, while air quality issues remain.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Extreme heat wave likely next week across Upper Midwest

Extreme heat wave likely next week across Upper Midwest

The weather maps are flashing bright red next week for what could be the most intense heat wave of summer. A week of temperatures at or above 100 degrees looks possible.
by Paul Huttner

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Canadian wildfires impact air quality in U.S.

Burning wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in parts of the U.S., including Minnesota and North Dakota.
by The Associated Press

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Severe weather and air quality problems Wednesday

Severe weather and air quality problems Wednesday

Following a very active day Wednesday, with everything from severe storms to smoke in the air, Minnesota’s weather returns to the hot and dry pattern we have seen much of the summer.
by Nicole Mitchell

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How to stay safe and cool in extreme heat

How to stay safe and cool in extreme heat

As temperatures rise above 100 in many places around the U.S., Kristina Dahl of the Union of Concerned Scientists explains warning signs for heat-related illnesses and tips for staying cool.
by Ari Shapiro, Christopher Intagliata and Elena Burnett

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