(KNOX) – Minnesota climatologists say this summer is being considered the sixth hottest in 153 years of recordkeeping.
There has been a statewide drought, with nearly 80 percent of Minnesota in at least moderate drought conditions.
Polk, Norman and Clay Counties are considered to be in an extreme drought. The Red River Valley as a whole is also in an extreme drought, and it has been the driest summer in the region since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.
The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region Changing Name In 2027
(KNOX) - The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region will be changing its name to the Northern Red River Community Foundation as of January 1, 2027. The Community Foundation says this new name better reflects the communitie...
Nov 6, 2026
LivFree Having 24 Hour Hockey Marathon At Ralph Engelstad Arena Saturday
(KNOX) - A childhood cancer nonprofit organization will be having a 24 hour hockey marathon at the Ralph Engelstad Arena tomorrow. LivFree will be making its sixth and final stop of its 2026 nationwide marathon series in Grand Forks, and over 100 pla...
Nov 6, 2026
North Dakota State Fair Announces Night Ranger, Sam Hunt As Performers For 2027
(KNOX) - The North Dakota State Fair has announced two more performers for its series of concerts at next year's event. Night Ranger will perform on July 28th, and Sam Hunt will take the stage on July 30th. They will join Treaty Oak Revival, who wil...
Nov 6, 2026
New report shows steep rise in Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums
(WCCO) - For Minnesota homeowners, protecting their biggest investment is becoming increasingly expensive. A new report from the Insurance Federation of Minnesota finds average homeowners insurance premiums climbed from $1,313 in 2015 to $2,037 in 20...
Nov 6, 2026
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