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Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'

Drought: 100% of Minnesota now 'abnormally dry'

Our hot, dry weather pattern is causing drought to rapidly expand across Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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It's not over yet: Dangerously hot and humid for much of Minnesota Thursday

It's not over yet: Dangerously hot and humid for much of Minnesota Thursday

The string of 90-degree days across Minnesota continues for an eighth consecutive day Thursday, and with the humidity climbing in recent days, much of the state will see the heat index go dangerously high. Stay hydrated and take it easy if you’re outdoors today.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Heat wave day 7: 90-degree streak likely hits 9 days by Friday

Heat wave day 7: 90-degree streak likely hits 9 days by Friday

Wednesday marks the seventh day in a row of 90-degree heat in the Twin Cities and most of southern, central and western Minnesota. That’s the longest streak of 90-degree days on record before June 15 in the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota's heat wave is poised to set more records

Minnesota's heat wave is poised to set more records

Minnesota finally sees a break in the heat by the weekend, but not before the current hot spell sets more records. Meanwhile, rain chances stay limited for much of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Air quality alert for Twin Cities and St. Cloud until 9 p.m.

Air quality alert for Twin Cities and St. Cloud until 9 p.m.

An Air quality alert is in effect until 9 p.m. for the Twin Cities and St. Cloud areas. Sunlight, heat, and light winds boosting ground-level ozone today.
by Paul Huttner

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