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CBS News
41 minutes ago
- Climate
- CBS News
More storms for parts of Minnesota Friday, then extreme heat arrives
Parts of Minnesota may be dealing with lingering storms on Friday morning, with more to follow come nightfall. Then, the heat takes over the weekend. A few of the early Friday storms south of the Twin Cities could be strong, with hail and gusty winds. Once those clear out, we'll have sun breaks and a high around 87. WCCO The best chance for storms Friday night looks to be north of Interstate 94, though a stray cell could sneak farther south. Heat indices will climb over 100 this weekend, with much of the state set to be under an extreme heat warning or heat advisory. The pattern stays active into next week, with more storm chances and heavy rain possible. Temperatures look to cool quickly during the week.
CBS News
14 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme heat is heading for Minnesota this weekend. Here's what you need to know
Minnesota will experience the first heatwave of the summer this weekend as sweltering heat and humidity settle in. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from Saturday at noon until Sunday at 9 p.m for the Twin Cities on south. Northern Minnesota is under an extreme heat warning. The NWS says the Plains and the Midwest region will see the "hottest temperatures of the season." The heat is then expected to persist across the Ohio Valley and move towards the East Coast, where it will stay for several days. In Minnesota, the feels-like temperatures could enter into the triple digits from St. Cloud on south on Satuday. Sunday, the feels-like temperature for the Twin Cities will hover around 99 degrees. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for both weekend days. WCCO WCCO There won't be any overnight relief from the extreme heat, according to NEXT Weather meteorologists. The forecast low for Saturday night is 79 degrees, which would shatter a 1923 record of 75 degrees. The NWS rates heat risk on a scale of zero to four, with four being the most extreme. Over the weekend, most of central and southern Minnesota will see a category three rating, which indicates that the heat will affect anyone without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Lengthy outdoor activities could also be dangerous, the NWS says. The hot weather is fueled in part by moisture blown north from the Gulf of Mexico. To stay cool, experts encourage people to limit time in direct sunlight and drink plenty of water. Cranking the AC could mean big electric bills, so Xcel Energy encourages Minnesotans to clean out the AC filter and running dishwashers and washing machines at night. contributed to this report.
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Minnesota's 'nice' culture shattered by political violence
ST PAUL, Minnesota — Jessie Ebertz held back tears as she stood in front of a makeshift memorial honoring Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband who were killed last week. "Minnesota has felt a little bit like a safe haven," said Ms Ebertz, a government employee who lives in the state capital, "because we have been able to keep our atmosphere of respecting one another here." "This has blown that out of the water." The death of Hortman and her husband, Mark, has sent a shockwave through the state. They were shot dead early on Saturday morning by a man disguised as a police officer. Democratic state lawmaker John Hoffman and his wife were also injured — they are expected to survive. But the attacks, which appear politically motivated, have badly shaken confidence in the state's reputation for politeness, courtesy and respect, an attitude that has its own nickname and Wikipedia page: "Minnesota nice".Prosecutors say the suspect Vance Boelter also visited two other homes early Saturday searching for state's largest-ever manhunt ended late Sunday when Boelter was captured near his home in a rural area dotted with farms, gravel roads and small villages about an hour away from the twin cities of Minneapolis and St pointed out that Mrs Hortman was known for her ability to work with Republican colleagues, including recently to pass a state budget Monday local talk radio station WCCO replayed one of her last interviews, jointly done with Republican colleagues, where among other things they discussed what they might do if they spent some off time idea that this friendly state in the Upper Midwest could avoid the political rancour which is more frequently tipping over into violence elsewhere is an illusion, says Jenna Stocker, editor of Thinking Minnesota, a publication put out by the conservative think tank Center of the American center's office was firebombed last year in what think tank officials called a politically motivated attack. Nobody has been charged with the crime."Some people even here in Minnesota have really let politics guide their thinking and how they feel about their neighbors, their friends and their relatives," Ms Stocker extreme cases, that has led to extreme actions. Several recent studies indicate that political violence is growing across the US, reaching a level not seen since the has tallied more than 300 cases of politically motivated violence since the January 2021 Capitol riot. A 2023 study from the Brennan Center for Justice, a left-leaning institute, found that 40% of state legislators had experienced threats or attacks in the three years widespread fears, fuelled in part by two assassination attempts against Donald Trump and the 2021 US Capitol riot, there was no large-scale violence around the time of the November 2024 presidential relations have become strained since that April the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, was set on fire. Politics appear to have motivated the alleged killers of a health-care executive in New York and two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, members of the US Congress were set to get emergency briefings about security this in Minnesota, meanwhile, many people were lamenting what the attacks on the state's politicians mean in a place that prides itself on its openness and ability to avoid the viciousness of national the rawness of the recent attacks, inside the Capitol building there was little visible sign of heavy security – and no metal detectors – on Monday the mourners, several of Hortman's relatives laid flowers in front of the state House chamber, where a table was laden with bouquets and signs reading "Demand Change" and "Rest in Power".In between the news cameras and flowers, a group wandered around the building on a guided tour and legislative officials went about their work in an eerie as people here mourned, nationally the partisan arguments Trump on Tuesday said he wouldn't phone Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in last year's election, calling him "a mess"."The guy doesn't have a clue," he told the wake of the attacks, several of Trump's top supporters and allies — including Utah Senator Mike Lee, Elon Musk, conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer and activist Charlie Kirk — attempted without evidence to link Walz and Democratic lawmakers to the wrote: "This is what happens When Marxists don't get their way" while Musk reposted a message including a line about the attacks with the comment "The far left is murderously violent".Both men, who did not respond to requests for comment, appear to have been sucked in by conspiracy theories floating around pointed to the fact that Walz and a previous Democratic governor had appointed the suspect to a position on a state economic Boelter was a supporter of President Trump who held conservative views, according to interviews with friends and neighbours. According to evidence revealed by authorities, his long target list included Democratic and progressive lawmakers, and he had flyers with information about anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies which happened in St Paul and other cities around the country on the exact motive is still under investigation, evidence has indicated that the suspect was targeting the president's opponents and left-wing and Democratic Party politicians."I saw that man every day in his yard," Ms White said. "The other day I saw him outside smoking and writing something down in a notebook."While the capture of Boelter gave some measure of relief here, discussions on the airwaves in Minnesota have turned toward what can be done to cool the political temperature and prevent future Stocker, the editor of Thinking Minnesota, said "there's good people here" and noted that the vast majority of Minnesotans reject an increase in "othering" and heated rhetoric makes her pessimistic about the chances of peace any time soon."It's going to take a whole generation of people to say we're not going to take this any more and it just needs to stop," she said."I think we need young people to rise up and say we're just not going to stand for it." — BBC
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
What you need to know before you head to the cabin this summer when it comes to severe weather
Storms popped up quickly in and around cabin country Monday, making people activate their emergency plan where they play. It pays to have a plan in place when storms hit. "If you are at the cabin, you are in an unfamiliar spot even if you go several times of year, so you have to think about what to do if there is some kind of warning at that location just as much as you do at home," WCCO Director of Meteorology Mike Augstyniak said. Augstyniak says there are four things you need to know to keep you and your family safe when storms pop up and you are not at home. "Know where to find sturdy shelter. Mobile homes, trailers, tents, if you're camping, those are not safe in severe weather. They will not afford you any kind of protection, so think about what's nearby. If you happen to be lucky to have a cabin or home with a basement, that is the right choice. Sturdier built buildings, any interior room on the lowest level of the home will serve you well," Augstyniak said. Next, make sure you have at least two ways to receive warnings. Cell phones and apps are great — until a tower goes down. Having a NOAA weather radio that you can program to hear warnings where you are can be a lifesaver. Number three: have back up supplies on the ready. Bottled water, batteries, flashlights and lanterns are a necessity. Four: neighbors can help you stay informed during and after severe weather. "Get to know your neighbors at your cabin or where you're camping where you are staying because you can kind of form a mini safety net to help each other when the severe weather is on the way beforehand, and maybe help each other clean up if there is severe weather after it happens," Augstyniak said. Making sure you know what county you are in is key, so you can know exactly what severe weather is heading your way.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Multiple rounds of severe storms possible in Minnesota Monday
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from June 16, 2025 NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from June 16, 2025 NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from June 16, 2025 Multiple rounds of storms could lash Minnesota on Monday, with some severe weather possible. A NEXT Weather Alert is in place. An early round could impact the morning commutes, especially south of the Twin Cities. If we get some sun and energy in the afternoon, a second round may form by evening. WCCO That evening barrage could potentially turn severe, with wind damage, hail and tornadoes all possible. The greatest threat will be in southern and central Minnesota, including the metro. Whatever does arrive should clear the southwest overnight. Highs will climb into the mid-80s. Tuesday will be cooler and quieter before rain chances return on Wednesday in limited fashion. Thursday may bring more storms as the active pattern resumes. Things turn hotter and more humid on Friday, with highs near 90.
