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'Red, White and Boom' is on in Minneapolis while several other surrounding communities cancel fireworks due to weather
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesota Twins fans took shelter amid an Independence Day rout of the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon as the rain swept through the Twin Cities. And it's not just Target Field. The weather is dampening several Fourth of July celebrations throughout the metro as communities continue...
New Tool Doesn’t Predict the Weather in Minnesota, it Predicts Mosquitos
So far this summer has been very wet throughout Minnesota. We all want to spend some time outside when we can so checking the forecast is a daily thing so we can make plans accordingly. But then when you get one nice day, you make plans to have a bonfire...
3 Million+ Meals Served: Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Nourishes Kids Across the State
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program is currently providing three million free meals to children at nearly 1,000 locations statewide, aiming to bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months with accessible, no-questions-asked meal options. Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Meals to Children Across 1,000 Locations This Summer According to the Audacy, Minnesota is […]
Mosquito repellents put to the test — which ones work and which ones don't
ST PAUL, Minn. — Mosquitos can quickly ruin your day, but with so many options to keep them away, what works and what doesn't?. Consumer Reports recently tested several mosquito repellents and remedies to keep the bugs away. Their testing process started in the lab with a handful of brave volunteers.
Boating for the Fourth of July
ORONOCO, Minn.-Many Minnesotans are looking to get on the water ahead of Independence Day. After the heavy rains, the water level for many lakes and rivers remains high. Boaters say the high water isn't going to stop them from enjoying the water. Brian McKnight of Zumbro Falls says, "It's not...
Bird health and diversity across Minnesota: A discussion with Jerry Niemi
DULUTH — Gerald "Jerry" Niemi has spent a half-century studying Minnesota birds, most notably as director of the Center for Water and the Environment at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth. Now retired, he and his collaborators Lee Pfannmuller and Janet Green recently published a book titled “Breeding...
State and city leaders discuss storm mitigation efforts
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited greater Minnesota to raise awareness for federal funding that may be available to those impacted by recent flooding. Wednesday, Klobuchar made her way to our region to discuss storm mitigation efforts and survey flood damage. For her first stop,...
Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
Minnesota sees above average rainfall since April
MINNEAPOLIS — It wasn't long ago we were asking, "Where's winter?" with the lack of snow and cold. Now, the question is, "Where's summer?"Rain, rain and more rain —it seems like that's all we've seen lately. Since April 1 in the Twin Cities, we've picked up more than 17 inches of precipitation — that's more than 5 inches above average."I've never seen anything like this before," said Ann Braulik. "It's just crazy that we got the amount of rain that we have this year."All the wet weather has brought plenty of flooding, but it has kept one thing at bay —...
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. A third co-defendant already pleaded not guilty last week. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing a juror. Leung ordered both men detained before trial,...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
Sabrina Ullman: Light rain possible for the 4th
Tonight will be partly cloudy with overnight lows in the 50s. There is a chance of isolated showers near the international border. Rain chances return Thursday with a few sprinkles in northern Minnesota midday and then increasing rain chances for areas south of the Twin Ports by the evening. Accumulations will be mostly 0.1-0.3″, but areas southeast of Hayward could see closer to an inch.
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