Lack of snow muddling some Minn. events The Minnesota tourism industry is facing a disappointing year for snow so far this winter. Already, the lack of snow in northern Minnesota forced the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to push back the race by more than a month.January 19, 2013
Expected precipitation won't end drought Minnesota may see some drought relief in February, March and April, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.January 17, 2013
Beargrease sled dog race postponed Poor snow conditions have forced organizers to postpone the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeastern Minnesota.January 15, 2013
Unusual weather in January Jan. 10 brought record warmth to some northern communities. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the warming trend.January 11, 2013
Freezing rain hampers morning commute Freezing rain is making for difficult driving around Minnesota, particularly in the north central part of the state this morning.January 11, 2013
Winter storm bears down on the Dakotas Residents of the Dakotas are preparing for a winter storm that could dump as much as a foot of snow in some areas.January 11, 2013
Snow, freezing rain in the offing for weekend After a quiet weather morning Minnesotans will be served up a sample of winter-like conditions with light freezing rain developing later today, particularly north of the Twin Cities.January 10, 2013
US roasts to hottest year on record by landslide A brutal combination of a widespread drought and a mostly absent winter pushed the average annual U.S. temperature last year up to 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, the government announced Tuesday.January 8, 2013