hail

If you live in Minnesota and were shocked at your last auto insurance bill, you might be even more shocked to find out what's behind it.

With large hail predicted for this afternoon, many people are thinking ahead and making arrangements to park in a sheltered spot until the storm passes. But what if your vehicle does get damaged, or even worse, your home, what is your insurance required to cover?

There is a straightforward, logical scientific explanation why many storms seem to weaken or "split" while passing over Duluth/Superior.

Hailstones that hit Little Jessie Lake Wednesday were as large as tennis balls, hitting the ground at over 100 mph, capable of very significant damage.

Severe thunderstorm season has been delayed, but it's coming in June, and a quick weather quiz may help get you into a weatherwise state of mind.

On this day in 1986, Chuck Berry's "Hail Hail Rock & Roll" concert was filmed in Chuck's hometown of St. Louis. It's a miracle it got filmed at all, as Chuck and Keith went at it hammer and tong. It's unusual because both Keith and Chuck have  explosive tempers. I've seen tons of footage of Keith and the Stones, but this is the only time I've ever seen Keith back down from a fight. R