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Twin Cities see 0.5-1.6 inches of rain ahead of tropical-fueled Friday storm
Most of the Twin Cities metro recorded between 0.5 and just over 1 inch of rain Wednesday night as a follow-up storm moved into the region ahead of heavier rain expected Friday. FOX 9
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Minnesota drought worsens; 4% now in extreme category
Minnesota's drought worsened this week as the U.S. Drought Monitor and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the area in extreme drought jumped from 1% to 4% of the state. FOX 9
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Northern MN wildfires: burning ban lifted in Superior National Forest as BWCA reopenings expand
Burning restrictions were lifted across all three million acres of Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, effective 12:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, officials said. FOX 9
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Northern MN wildfires: firefighter ID'd as Alaskan crew member; Walz orders flags half-staff
A firefighter died after a mid-morning medical emergency while working the Bear Trap Fire near Ely, officials said. FOX 9
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July ranks as sixth-warmest month ever in Twin Cities
July 2026 was the sixth-warmest month on record for the Twin Cities, with an average temperature of 78.9°F. FOX 9
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Twin Cities move into moderate drought as 95% of Minnesota dries
More than 95% of Minnesota is now in some level of drought, and the Twin Cities metro has moved into moderate drought, state drought monitors reported Thursday, July 30, 2026. FOX 9