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Weather and Climate News

Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

An air quality alert for all of Minnesota has been extended through midday Wednesday, as more — and more-intense — rounds of smoke from Canadian wildfires are forecast to move across the region.
by MPR News Staff

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Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

A stormy Monday afternoon and evening is on tap, with the chance for severe weather primarily across western Minnesota. A cold front moving through the region will spark showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce large hail and damaging winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

What if the solutions to some of Earth’s biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.
by Ari Daniel

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Air quality alert continues through Monday evening, higher concern for northern Minn.

Air quality alert continues through Monday evening, higher concern for northern Minn.

An air quality alert is in effect for almost all of Minnesota and the tribal nations of Upper Sioux, Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Grand Portage and Fond du Lac. The alert is expected to last until 6 p.m. on Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer

Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer

It’s a warm start to meteorological summer, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. Monday will bring even hotter conditions, with highs reaching into the 90s, along with the potential for strong storms. A cool down is expected by Tuesday with temperatures returning to the 60s and 70s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hazy skies ahead as temperatures climb

Hazy skies ahead as temperatures climb

Hazy skies are ahead as temperatures climb, with wildfire smoke continuing to blanket much of the state. An air-quality alert remains in effect through Monday at 6 p.m. Temperatures will heat up over the weekend and into early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s expected across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Smoky haze and hot days take hold

Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region. Meanwhile, summer-like temperatures are expected to persist through early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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