High temperatures and desert-like humidity readings are helping drive an outbreak of wildfires in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center on Wednesday said the Green Valley Fire near Menahga has prompted evacuations and has damaged some structures in the area. They nearly doubled the estimated size of the fire to 7,100 acres this afternoon.

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Finally, finally spring

Just don’t read the forecast for this week.

(MPR Photos/Jeffrey Thompson)

You guys. It’s April 10. 

So, we encourage you to find refuge in this list: 

10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes

It will come. We think.

(MPR Photos/Mark Steil)

Opening day at Target Field will bring a host of new food choices — and below freezing temperatures.

Tim Nelson has all the details.

Yep. It’s cold. But the temperatures will gradually rise through the week, with 30F possible on Sunday. Read more from Paul Huttner on Updraft.
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Snyder Bros Snow Queen 1940

Yep. It’s cold. But the temperatures will gradually rise through the week, with 30F possible on Sunday. Read more from Paul Huttner on Updraft.

vintageminnesota:

Snyder Bros Snow Queen 1940

Alex Kolyer has been taking photos of today’s blizzard (aka Winer Storm Draco) in Rochester.

See more here.