Heat Wave

July Heat Wave Stunts Growth Of Swine, Cattle In Competition

Some kids in the 4-H program and the FFA are showing up to the county fairs with smaller animals than years past due to the record breaking temperatures in July. Philip Clark, whose family has won ribbons in the swine competition Carver County Fair, can attest to the fact that the blue ribbon is a badge of honor.

2012/08/13

Businesses’ Profits Rising With The Mercury

As the weather has heated up this summer, so has business. In fact, the heat wave has caused some employers to hire more workers due to increased business.

2012/07/18

Heat Wave Takes A Toll On Upper Midwest Fish

This summer’s heat wave is taking its toll on fish in the Upper Midwest, where high water temperatures and low oxygen levels have combined to kill thousands of fish in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin.

2012/07/12

Heat Blamed For Fish Kills In Southern Minn. Lakes

The recent heat wave is blamed for killing thousands of fish in several southern Minnesota lakes. Most of the lakes are shallow, and thus more susceptible to summer fish kills, and most of the fish were northern pike, which prefer cold water.

2012/07/10

Overnight Heat Records Set In The Twin Cities

Our 4th of July high temperature of 101 degrees wasn’t the only record set in the Twin Cities this week. Three other temperature records were broken: the warmest overnight lows on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

2012/07/06

Canterbury Has Make-Up Day Due To Heat Wave

For horse racing fans, Saturday is business as usual at Canterbury Park. The 12 race program begins at 1:30 p.m. and includes two stakes races.

2012/07/06

16 Hospitalized With Heat-Related Illnesses

Officials at Hennepin County Medical Center said at least six people were hospitalized Monday with heat related illnesses. Another 10 patients were also admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

2012/07/03

Twin Cities Reaches Record High Temperature

Just how hot is it out there? The National Weather Service says the Twin Cities hit a record high temperature.

2012/07/03

Climatologist: Minn. Is Getting Hotter & More Humid

Trends in climate data show much of Minnesota is getting hotter and more humid with each year. Pete Boulay with the State Climatology Office explains what it means when you hear the term “dew points.”

2012/07/02

2011: A Wild Year For Minn., U.S. Weather

For many, 2011 will be remembered as a year of wild weather. Storms were historic, deadly and costly.

2011/12/28

Minn. Heat Waves Causes Farm Animal Deaths

Minnesota officials estimate more than 105,000 turkeys and up to 1,500 cattle were lost due to the recent heat wave.

2011/07/23

Heat Wave Too Much For Minnesota Turkeys

The end of the heat wave couldn’t come soon enough for Minnesota turkey growers.

2011/07/21

In Heat Wave, Some States Wish For Some December

In the land of giant ice castles, where auto makers test their vehicles against extreme cold and people play hockey year-round, it’s not uncommon to hear some griping about the weather.

2011/07/21

Outside Workers Find Creative Ways To Beat The Heat

Pouring concrete, standing over a hot grill and biking people around, they’re all jobs that invoke some sympathy when you have excessive heat warnings like we’ve had this week.

2011/07/20