Weather Records Set In Western North Dakota

(Bismarck, ND) -- New weather records are being set in western North Dakota.  

Officials say Minot, Bismarck and Dickinson hit the low 90s earlier this week, breaking records. Minot's previous record for Tuesday was set ten years ago, while Bismarck's date back 74 years, and Dickinson's had lasted for 101 years. Bismarck is also approaching the record for most days that reached 90 degrees, with 51 this year.  

The record is 53 days set in 1936 during the Dust Bowl.