Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024

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September 17, 2024

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Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024

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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.

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St. Francis

A dazzling show over St. Francis.

Zimmerman

Zimmerman got a glimpse of the lights.

Star Prairie, Wisconsin

A look at the lights across the border in Wisconsin.

Park Rapids

A vibrant look at the aurora from up north.

Lonsdale

Even southern Minnesota could spot the lights.

Woodbury

A shot of the lights from the Twin Cities.

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 16, 2024

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September 17, 2024

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 16, 2024 – CBS Minnesota

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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be another hot and humid day.

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Nearly half of Minnesota is abnormally dry, but relief is in the forecast

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September 16, 2024

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Nearly half of Minnesota is abnormally dry, but relief is in the forecast

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MINNEAPOLIS — September has been a very dry month in Minnesota.

The state has only had three days of rain so far this month and, even then, there wasn’t much of it.

As of Monday, there’s been 0.03 inches of rain in the Twin Cities this September. That’s below average by almost 1.5 inches.
Minnesota would be on its way to a record-dry September — if rain wasn’t in the forecast.

The driest September on record happened in 2022, with just about 0.25 inches of rainfall.

The U.S. Drought Monitor update comes out every Thursday. No doubt the update will show more dry conditions, but we’ve already seen that there’s an increase in abnormally dry conditions.

Nearly half the state — 48% — is abnormally dry, which is an increase by 35% of abnormally dry conditions compared to last week.

We are also seeing some of the effects when it comes to the wildfires up in the Boundary Waters. The Wood Lake Fire is in place. As of Sunday, it is 25% contained with 27 acres burned.

Hopefully, some relief is on the way when it comes to the rain in the forecast. The precipitation outlook does bring in wetter-than-average conditions for the end of this week and the weekend.

Lisa Meadows

Lisa has been fascinated by the weather all her life. She grew up watching Midwest thunderstorms in her hometown in northwest Indiana. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a minor in mathematics from Valparaiso University. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, and has the American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation, as well as a NWA Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.

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5 bad 49ers stats that defined Week 2 loss at Minnesota

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September 16, 2024

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5 bad 49ers stats that defined Week 2 loss at Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Minnesota Vikings pressures quarterback Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

There are a couple of reasons the pressure on Brock Purdy was a problem Sunday. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner noted that Purdy was under pressure on a career-high 13 dropbacks, and a sacked a career-high six times. Part of it was just a matter of Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores blitzing a ton. However, Purdy and the 49ers didn’t have any answers for the aggressive blitzing Vikings defense. Giving up that many pressures is a problem on its own.

The other issue was some general indecisiveness by Purdy. He looked hesitant and uncomfortable in the pocket in ways he hasn’t really as a pro. Minnesota sped him up and his response in some spots was to hold onto the ball which probably led to more pressures than he should have taken. This is something the 49ers must iron out as soon as possible.

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