It's been a year of big weather events! It's no secret Minnesota has four seasons, with summer and winter always throwing some curveballs our way.

We had a pretty warm summer in the Duluth area and a record-breaking winter so far - and it's only just begun! It could continue to be as we head into the new year.

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Looking ahead, we have some very cold temperatures to end 2025 and kick off 2026. Hopefully we don't get record-breaking cold but you just never know around here!

That will have to go on the list for 2026. For now, let's reflect on the biggest weather events of the year, courtesy of the Minnesota State Climatology Office.

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Minnesota State Climatology Office Looks Back On An Eventful 2025

The Minnesota State Climatology Office is always sharing really interesting stats on the weather in Minnesota and recently, they asked their followers to share their top weather moments from 2025.

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At this point, I can hardly remember any, as there were so many this year. From there, they made a list of the top five most memorable and most mentioned weather events of the year. Let's walk down memory lane.

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Minnesotans Vote For Their Top Weather Events Of The Year - Here They Are!

Usually, I reflect on things that happened this year but never the weather, so this is a fun twist. Keep scrolling to find out what Minnesotans named as the top weather events of 2025 - and let's hope 2026 is a bit calmer!

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Do you agree with this list - why or why not? What would you add? Here's to 2026!

Minnesota's Top Five Weather Events In 2025

The Minnesota State Climatology Office asked their followers to weigh in on the five biggest weather events of 2025. The results are in!

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LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

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