Sunny and mild Wednesday with highs near 74°F. Thunderstorm chances return Thursday and fire‑weather concerns spike Friday.

MPCA has sued 3M, alleging massive PFAS contamination around the Cottage Grove plant and seeking cleanup, restoration and penalties; 3M moved the case to federal court. The fight will likely turn on cleanup demands and jurisdictional defenses.

Clear, breezy Tuesday in Minneapolis with highs near 74°F; a Red Flag Warning affects parts of western and southern Minnesota today. Secure outdoor items and postpone burns.

Macalester is using aquifer‑based geothermal wells in a new residence hall to test a tiny‑footprint way to heat and cool campus buildings in St. Paul. The pilot could become a model for campus and neighborhood thermal networks.

Frost and a Freeze Warning early Monday give way to sunshine and a quick warmup into the 70s. Gusty afternoons later this week mean secure outdoor items and avoid open burning.

Frost Advisory through 8 a.m. CDT in Minneapolis. Showers and gusty winds possible late Monday into Tuesday.

Morning showers give way to sun and gusty northwest winds with highs near 63°F. Frost is possible Sunday–Monday; heavier rain and storms could arrive late Monday into Tuesday.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of central and northwest Minnesota Friday. Officials urge against open burning and spark‑producing work while conditions are critical.

Sunny, warm Friday with gusty winds. Cooler nights could bring frost — protect plants and avoid backyard burns.

State forecasters say Minnesota could see 12–16 smoke-affected days and multiple ozone alerts this summer as drought pockets persist.

Mostly clear and cool Thursday with a high near 61°F; Friday warms to about 70°F. A few Saturday morning showers are possible with breezy northwest gusts.

Frost Advisory impacts much of the Twin Cities this morning. Expect a chilly start, highs near 52°F and a steady warmup into the weekend.

Clear, cool start in Minneapolis with highs near the mid-50s and gusty northwest winds. Frost is possible in low-lying spots tonight; protect tender plants.