Canadian wildfire smoke gradually dissipates across Minnesota through TuesdayMay 13, 2024 2:23 PMBy Paul HuttnerThick smoke plumes from Canadian wildfires sweeping across the Upper Midwest.
Play7min 36secSmoky skies came earlier than forecasted, here’s how to stay healthyMay 13, 2024 12:45 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and CJ YoungerWildfires in Canada have led to smoke blowing into Minnesota, creating unhealthy air.
Play2min 40secCooler but still warm for Monday. Smoke-induced air quality alert extendedMay 13, 2024 8:45 AMBy Sven SundgaardCanadian wildfire smoke continues to create poor air quality. Monday will be cooler but still warm. The next chance of rain develops late Wednesday.
Air quality alert for southern Minnesota extended through 11 p.m. MondayMay 12, 2024 2:00 PMBy MPR News StaffSmoke from Canadian wildfires continued to create hazy conditions across Minnesota on Monday morning. An air quality alert is in effect for southern Minnesota through 11 p.m.
Photos: Northern lights put on a show across MinnesotaMay 11, 2024 7:12 AMBy MPR News StaffMany Minnesotans were in luck Friday evening to see the northern lights put on a spectacular show. We received hundreds of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
Play2min 16secBeautiful weekend; northern lights possible Friday nightMay 10, 2024 1:11 PMBy Paul HuttnerA beautiful fishing opener and Mother’s Day weekend.
Play2min 42secNorthern lights forecast: Intense auroras possible in Minnesota Friday night, Saturday morningMay 10, 2024 10:45 AMBy Sven Sundgaard and Anna HaecherlA Kp index of 8.33 is forecast for Friday night. That’s a measurement used to predict solar weather activity; it ranges from 0 to 9, with higher numbers indicating a better chance for auroras.
Play2min 42secWarmer Friday with spotty showers, thunder developingMay 10, 2024 8:40 AMBy Sven SundgaardA clipper system and cool front will be moving across the state Friday, creating the chance for spotty showers and thunder this afternoon. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will be very warm.
Play1min 42secFrosty Friday morning to 80 degrees on Mother’s DayMay 9, 2024 4:20 PMBy Paul HuttnerA frosty night across northeast Minnesota. Temperatures could reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities on Sunday.
Play8min 23secState climatologist: drought outlook ‘hasn’t been this good since the spring of 2019’May 9, 2024 11:59 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnAn update on Minnesota’s long-lasting drought came Thursday morning and for the first time since 2020, the vast majority of the state is no longer in a drought at all.