AAA: 31.2M Drivers to Take Memorial Day Road Trip

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:42am

It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.

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WEB FORECAST: High of 58, Cloudy Sky

Submitted by Hannah Anderson, Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:43am

Grab the jacket and umbrella. Clouds and showers are developing, and they will stay the whole day.

KSTP.com Meteorologist said that temperatures today are well below average, and at noon, it’ll only be around mid-50s.

Expect a high of 58 degrees today and a low of 46 tonight with drier conditions before the sunshine tomorrow.

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Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Policy Questioned

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:02am

A popular program that provides homes for those who need it most is under scrutiny because of how it decides who gets a house.

Habitat for Humanity has helped 900 low-income Minnesotans become homeowners.

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Burning Restrictions Lifted in 32 Minnesota Counties

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:57pm

The Department of Natural Resources lifted burning restrictions in 32 Minnesota counties due to recent wet weather. Restrictions were lifted at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21.

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Planting Conditions Much Improved in Minnesota

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 6:46am

A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather.

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Dayton Proclaims Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 6:01am

Roseville is one of the cities that has seen Emerald Ash Borer. - KSTP-TV

Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed this week Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Minnesota.

The designation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the destructive nature of the tree pests, and to spread the word about the "three P's of EAB" - Prepare, Protect, and Plant.

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More Severe Storms Possible Monday

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:18pm

Hugo, Minnesota - Photo courtesy of Mike Saniti

Skies turned dark and the rain came down in torrents as severe storms rumbled across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

The storms sparked numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings as they advanced from south to north Sunday, though there were no confirmed touchdowns.

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