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Minnesota weather: Hot, humid and breezy weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and close to 90 degrees on Saturday. Dewpoints will likely hover closer to 70 degrees making for a very sticky feeling in the air during the afternoon. The theme of the upcoming forecast will be hot &...
Farmers flooded with challenges after bouts of wet weather
Last year about this time, the agricultural community was agonizing over what kind of impact the persistent drought would have on farm fields and crop production. This year it’s a moisture concern – too much of it from heavy rains – more than 15 inches of rain in May, June and part of July that put fields underwater for long periods of time. The rain has let up some for...
Northeast Minnesota Faces Flash Flood Risk and High Heat
Duluth, MN – Minnesota is set to experience severe weather conditions this weekend, with a significant risk of flash flooding and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, there is a 5% to 30% chance of flash flooding for parts of northeast Minnesota from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The greatest risk is anticipated north and west of the Iron Range, with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches or more potentially causing minor flooding.
Why Is Minnesota Now Out Of Hosting The Sundance Film Festival?
Well, that was quick. Just a couple of weeks after applying, Minnesota is now out of the running to host this famous film festival. The Sundance Film Festival has been an annual event held each January for over 40 years out in Park City, Utah. Earlier this year, the festival announced it had opened bids for other cities to host the festival beginning in 2027. Minnesota's largest city of Minneapolis had applied, but is now out of the running-- and we think we now know why.
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