Northern lights visible in Minnesota, Wisconsin Thursday night

Emily Baude KSTP

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Northern lights were visible Thursday night in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is the result of the interaction between the Sun and Earth’s outer atmosphere, according to the National Weather Service. The lights can be shown dancing and displaying vibrant green, purple, and pink colors.

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