United States / Midwest / Minnesota
Douglas County, Minnesota, Friday, October 16, 2026
2 official warnings recorded: Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 4:57PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning2 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning2 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
All 2 quoted in full, as issued.
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Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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Local NewsQuiet16 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet16 reports on this day, none published as an event.
- Mike Lindell to endorse Lisa Demuth for Minnesota governor, drop primary recount challenge · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 6:50 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Skidding Loons to host surging St. Louis City on Saturday · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 6:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Could schools in the Alexandria School District close? · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 5:19 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Flanagan, Tafoya face off in first U.S. Senate debate · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 4:07 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Redwood Falls to host 2027 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 3:54 PM CDT Published event
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- Early numbers loud for Wild's Hughes, but his plans remain quiet · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 2:30 PM CDT
- Former major leaguer Brian Reith named Twins pitching coach · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 1:30 PM CDT
- Legends Gala launches ATCC's 65th anniversary celebration, Student Success Center · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 1:07 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Osberg challenges Fischbach’s record in sole CD7 debate · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 1:00 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Todd County adopts cargo container amendment · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 10:07 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Finding Faith: No matter the election results, we can all choose to do good · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 9:30 AM CDT
- Men's fashion designer rolls out Duluth-inspired fall flannel line · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 7:05 AM CDT Published event
- Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down: October 16, 2026 · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 7:00 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Area football roundup for Oct. 14: Parkers Prairie wins fifth-straight with shutout of Wadena-Deer Creek · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 6:10 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Beyond fraud and Trump, what issues are shaping Minnesota's elections? · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 6:00 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- The best way to spend a day in Duluth · Alexandria Echo Press · Oct 16, 5:00 AM CDT Published event
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Health
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AirQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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SafetyCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Safety
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