Twin Cities

The City Bureau Documenters Network teaches vital civic skills like critical thinking and fact checking to residents of the Twin Cities, aiming to keep neighbors informed on local issues. Through this program, participants build community involvement while gaining experience that has led to new jobs or civic service roles. The initiative emphasizes that supporting these programs helps reduce barriers to civic participation across the region.

Organizers in Minneapolis learned via a court filing that they were subject to extensive government surveillance, including undercover ICE agents attending meetings and protests while the Sunrise Movement pursued nonviolent protest. The federal investigation used aggressive tactics, which included subpoenas of financial records and an apparent attempt to entice an organizer into more confrontational action. These revelations came out through reports detailing ICE investigations like Operation Puppet Master.

Today across the Twin Cities is expected to be mostly dry, though isolated showers are possible this afternoon and evening. Saturday will be humid with morning showers and another round of thunderstorms expected later in the day. However, Sunday is forecast as a nice day, promising partly to mostly sunny skies and much lower humidity.

The week brings typical August weather with chances of T-Storms possible overnight and into early Tuesday morning, especially south of the Twin Cities. High temperatures are expected in the mid to upper 80s through Thursday. The latter part of the week features varying conditions including breezy periods and chances for scattered T-Storms through Saturday.

The Twin Cities will experience low humidity and sunshine today with highs around 80°F, followed by increasing humidity and thunderstorm chances from late Friday through Sunday. Weekday temperatures will range from the low 60s at night to mid-80s during the day, with breezy conditions and partly cloudy skies expected over the weekend.

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Renaissance Reimagined gala to celebrate Black business owners in the Twin Cities. President and CEO Yolanda Pierson provided details about the event.

Spotty thunder showers are expected in the Twin Cities until 8 a.m., with most areas drying by 7 a.m. Patchy wildfire smoke may impact air quality today and Wednesday, accompanied by cooler temperatures in the mid-70s. Scattered thunderstorms are possible late Friday night through Sunday, with increasing humidity over the weekend.

The Twin Cities will experience hazy sunshine today with highs in the upper 80s, followed by showers and thunderstorms overnight through Tuesday morning. Thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours, leading to wet roads for the Tuesday commute. Wildfire smoke from western U.S. and Canada will cause poor air quality on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A storm system is bringing 1-2 inches of rain to the Twin Cities, tapering by evening. The weekend will see mainly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s, followed by a potential thunderstorm chance Monday night into Tuesday.

The article discusses the ongoing issue of unsheltered encampments in U.S. cities, focusing on Minneapolis and St. Paul, where local governments have cleared encampments under public safety concerns. It highlights the lack of viable alternatives for displaced individuals and criticizes the absence of a comprehensive solution to poverty, addiction, and housing crises.

Heavy rain arrives tonight and continues through Friday, particularly south of I-94 and along the Minnesota River. The weekend is expected to be drier and warmer, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. A new weather system may bring showers next week.

Scattered thunderstorms with heavy downpours are expected across Minnesota from Thursday night into Friday, with varying rainfall totals. Southern Minnesota areas may face flooding concerns, and the Twin Cities will experience storms after 10 p.m., disrupting Friday morning commutes.

The Twin Cities will transition from dry, hazy, and muggy conditions on Thursday to scattered thunderstorms and heavy downpours after 10 p.m., leading to a wet Friday morning commute. Flooding is possible in areas from Montevideo to Mankato and Albert Lea/Austin due to rainfall ranging from 2" to 4", with potential +4" totals southwest of the Twin Cities.

Ken Barlow forecasts hot and humid conditions today with rain and thunderstorms arriving late evening and overnight. A severe storm is possible in western and southwestern Minnesota, while the Twin Cities and Minnesota River Valley will see significant rainfall. A pleasant weekend with sunshine and lower humidity is expected starting Saturday.

Richar Mujica was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking and kidnapping operation in the Twin Cities. He was part of a group that transported methamphetamine from Mexico and allegedly participated in a kidnapping linked to debt collection.

Minnesota's Twin Cities reached 100 degrees for the first time in four years, causing lawns to struggle. Mike Frattallone from Frattallone’s Hardware and Garden provided expert tips to restore or prepare lawns.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports increased fish deaths due to a heat wave, with 212 mortality reports across 102 water bodies statewide. Surface water temperatures exceeding 86°F in lakes and the Mississippi River are stressing fish, prompting calls for public reporting and conservation efforts.

The Twin Cities will experience hot and hazy weather through Thursday with increasing humidity and scattered thunderstorms starting Wednesday. Stronger thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours are possible Thursday evening into Friday, followed by cooler conditions by Sunday.

The Twin Cities reached 100° for the first time since 2022 at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Minnesota’s Weather Authority confirmed this was the seventh 100°+ day in the metro area in the last 30 years, with the heat index amplifying the discomfort. Temperatures are expected to gradually decline but remain in the 90s for the next few days.

Minnesota's Twin Cities experienced high heat index values today with mid-90s morning heat indices and mid-90s afternoon temperatures. Humidity will decrease by tonight, but the week will bring continued high temperatures through Thursday, followed by thunderstorms that may bring heavy rain and cooler temperatures by Friday. Wildfire smoke and air quality impacts are expected this week.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority issued a heat alert for today with heat index values reaching 95-100. The Twin Cities experienced a record high of 99°F on Sunday, and temperatures will remain near 90°F this week until late Thursday/Friday. High dew points (80°F) and humidity contribute to dangerous conditions.

The Twin Cities reached a high of 99° on Sunday, the highest temperature in over four years and surpassing the previous 2024 record of 96°. This marks the first time since June 20, 2022, that the area exceeded 99°, with future weather forecasts predicting a heat advisory and potential rain to cool temperatures.

A Twin Cities woman has been convicted of participating in a fentanyl trafficking operation that extended to northern Minnesota and faces a lengthy prison sentence.

The CDC's decision to stop renewing funding for community-based HIV programs in Minnesota threatens $450,000 annually for the Aliveness Project's HIV testing, outreach, and treatment services. The organization warns the funding shift to the Minnesota Department of Health could disrupt prevention efforts, despite having provided over 6,000 HIV tests and linked 96% of positive cases to medical care within a month.

Isolated showers are expected in the Twin Cities this morning, followed by a hot and humid weekend with severe thunderstorms possible, especially Sunday evening. Temperatures will rise into the 90s with heat index values near 100 degrees, and severe storms could bring damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Cooler temperatures in the 80s are forecasted for the following weekend.

The Twin Cities will experience a perfect summer day with sunny skies and low humidity today, followed by increasing humidity and possible thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday. The upcoming weekend will be hot, humid, and hazy with highs in the 90s and potential severe thunderstorms late at night into Monday morning.

The Twin Cities experienced cooler-than-average temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 70s and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 80s by Thursday and Friday, followed by a hot and humid weekend with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values around 100. Thunderstorms are possible during the late evening and early morning hours over the weekend.

The Twin Cities will experience cooler, comfortable weather with highs in the 80s and low humidity from today through Thursday. Hotter conditions, including temperatures above 90°F and a risk of strong thunderstorms, are expected to return by Saturday and continue through Monday.

A severe storm threat is expected to impact the Twin Cities and Minnesota starting Sunday night into Monday, with potential for damaging straight-line winds and storms. Western and Central Minnesota may experience storms overnight, while Southern/Southeastern Minnesota could see stronger storms Monday afternoon. The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and strong winds by Tuesday.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority issued a heat alert with today’s highs reaching mid to upper 90s and heat indices up to 104, breaking the 1936 record. A cold front will bring thunderstorms tonight, followed by wildfire smoke returning Saturday, poor air quality in northeast Minnesota and Wisconsin, and continued heat through Monday. Health risks include heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsened pre-existing conditions, with cooling centers listed for multiple counties.

Wildfire smoke is affecting the Twin Cities, with many people staying indoors while others venture outside despite health warnings. The situation highlights a divide in public response to the environmental hazard.

Blaze Credit Union's Dan Stoltz highlights local innovators through the 'Trailblazers of the Twin Cities' feature, offering a $250 gift card for opening a new free checking account. The initiative is promoted across 29 Minnesota locations and is featured on KSTP.com.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board canceled all outdoor activities for Thursday due to hazardous air from wildfires in northern Minnesota. Parks, trails, and beaches remain open without lifeguards, and health officials advise limiting outdoor exposure until air quality improves. A decision on Friday cancellations will be made later Thursday.

The Twin Cities topped a list of summer burglaries from 2022-2024, with Minneapolis first and St. Paul fourth. Police advise residents to secure homes, vehicles, and garages to mitigate rising burglary rates, citing data showing increases through May 2024.

Half of Minnesota is under an air quality alert due to wildfires in northern Minnesota and a heat wave. Thick smoke is expected to spread across the state, with hazardous conditions for everyone and closures of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The alert is scheduled to end Friday at 11 a.m.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is closing due to wildfires worsened by a heat wave, with permit holders receiving refunds. Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard to combat 17 wildfires, while extreme heat warnings persist across Minnesota. Additional unrelated events include the Justice Department sharing evidence in a murder case and the recovery of three missing boaters in Lake Pepin.

The Twin Cities is experiencing rising temperatures, prompting certified arborist Derell Scott to share tips for maintaining tree health during the summer heat. The article references Northern Gardener Magazine and KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News as sources.

Storms are expected to return to the Twin Cities by Tuesday, with severe weather possible in SW and Central Minnesota. Heavy rain, up to 3-4 inches in some areas, is forecasted through Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures. Warmer conditions may return next weekend.

Thunderstorms with severe risks (damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes) will develop south of the Minnesota River around 6 p.m., affecting areas like Scott, Dakota, and Pierce County. Muggy conditions with highs in the mid-80s persist in the Twin Cities, while thunderstorms subside north of the river. Additional severe storms are expected Thursday evening and Friday morning, followed by a return of heat and humidity next week.

The Twin Cities will experience hot and humid conditions with heat index near 100°F on Tuesday, followed by scattered thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday, some of which could be severe with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Temperatures will peak in the low 90s, with overnight lows in the low 70s.