Excessive heat warning Friday; thunderstorms SaturdayJuly 22, 2016 3:59 AMBy Ron TrendaHighs Saturday will be around 90 degrees in southern Minnesota, 80s elsewhere. It'll be less humid on Sunday.
Play4min 08secHeat wave continues, air quality worsensJuly 21, 2016 5:13 PMBy Peter Cox and Ellen BartyzalAn excessive heat warning for most of the state has some cities opening up cooling centers for people to get relief. At the Schwan's USA Cup youth soccer tournament, games are shorter and water breaks mandatory.
Felt like 120F: More heat Friday, Saturday severe riskJuly 21, 2016 1:25 PMBy Paul HuttnerNo real relief from high temperatures and dew points until Monday?
Play3min 41sec2 campers dead in Boundary Waters storms; thousands without powerJuly 21, 2016 8:20 AMBy Dan Kraker and John EngerA woman and a boy in a Boy Scouts group died on the Canadian side of Basswood Lake during overnight storms that ripped across northern Minnesota. People across northeastern Minnesota spent the day cleaning up and assessing damage.
Stormy to steamy: Heat warning through FridayJuly 21, 2016 2:37 AMBy Paul HuttnerHeat continues. By Sunday, you'll notice the dew points mercifully dropping from the upper 60s into the upper 50s by Sunday night. Temperatures fall into the 80s into next week.
Widespread storm damage up north; Duluth officials advise no travelJuly 21, 2016 12:21 AMBy Paul HuttnerSevere storms raced through northern and central Minnesota overnight.
Dangerous heat and humidity will continueJuly 20, 2016 1:22 PMBy Bill EndersenA dome of hot, extremely humid air has made its way to Minnesota. Our three-day heat wave will feature hot and extremely humid days coupled with very warm nights.
Where to stay cool in the Twin Cities during this week's heat waveJuly 20, 2016 11:43 AMBy Nancy YangDon't fret if you're without AC. Several organizations have set up cooling centers to help people beat the heat.
Play4min 09secHeat wave could set all-time record for electricity demandJuly 20, 2016 8:28 AMBy Jon CollinsThis week's heat wave could set an all-time record for electricity demand, and burden the electrical infrastructure, as people set air conditioners on full blast.
Play2min 10secScientists report the planet was hotter than ever in first half of 2016July 20, 2016 7:14 AMBy Christopher Joyce For example, June's average was up 1.62 F. A couple of degrees may not sound like much, but it's persistent warming over decades that alters the atmosphere, the oceans, and most everything else.