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A new forecast model that uses AI could improve flood predictions for rivers like the Mississippi. Zac McEachran, a research hydrologist from the University of Minnesota, explains the model. 

AI tool may improve Mississippi flood forecasting

A new forecast model that uses AI could improve flood predictions for rivers like the Mississippi. Zac McEachran, a research hydrologist from the University of Minnesota, explains the model. 


AI tool may improve flood forecasting for Mississippi and other rivers

Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Kristoffer Tigue talked on Climate Cast about warmer winters and an increase in precipitation and melting.

Climate change is reshaping Minnesota winters

In Minnesota, climate change is most evident in winter. Reporter Kristoffer Tigue explained that the state is experiencing warmer winters, an increase in precipitation and melting. Tigue wrote about the many ways Minnesotans are seeing climate change — from warmer falls, to a lack of foliage color and wildfire smoke.


For Minnesota, warmer winters do not mean the end of snow

Winter has warmed more than 5 degrees since the 1970s, but that doesn’t mean less snow for the state. State climatologist Kenneth Blumenfeld explained the connection between an increase in snowfall and higher global temperatures on Climate Cast.


Minnesota’s carbon-free electricity goal will have significant impacts on parts of the state where coal is a major player in the economy. Itasca County Commissioner John Johnson spoke to Paul Huttner about how his corner of northern Minnesota is planning for that transition.

Climate Cast: Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Minnesota’s carbon-free electricity goal will have significant impacts on parts of the state where coal is a major player in the economy. Itasca County Commissioner John Johnson spoke to Paul Huttner about how his corner of northern Minnesota is planning for that transition.


Itasca County looks toward a coal-free economy

Trees are sensitive to microclimates, and you can alleviate stress on trees even in your own yard. Tyler Hasseltine is an arborist who works with trees all year long. He talked to Climate Cast host Paul Huttner about how even small landscaping decisions can have a big impact on tree health.

Want healthy trees? Pay attention to microclimates

Tyler Hasseltine is an arborist who works with trees all year long. He talked to Climate Cast host Paul Huttner about how even small landscaping decisions can have a big impact on tree health. 


Minnesota may be a long way from the ocean, but we have great seafood options. A new cookbook called “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” has seafood ideas for the eco-minded. Minnesota native and four-time James Beard award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern co-wrote the book with seafood expert Barton Seaver. Zimmern shared some tips and recipe ideas with Climate Cast host Paul Huttner.

Climate Cast: New cookbook offers sustainable seafood recipes

How can we choose and prepare seafood that’s delicious and climate sustainable? “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” has some ideas.


New cookbook offers tips for sustainable seafood choices and recipes

How should Minnesota approach climate change action in the years to come?You can have a voice in that process by commenting on the state's latest proposed Climate Action Framework, a comprehensive plan laying out steps Minnesota should take to address climate change and reach a carbon-free future. The last framework was released in 2022 and established a statewide target to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. This was adopted into state law in 2023. Kate Knuth, climate director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, shared more about the framework and how people can get involved on this week’s Climate Cast.

State asks for public input on updating climate action plan

Minnesota has a new draft for its climate action framework and wants the public to weigh in on how the state should approach addressing climate change in the years to come.


Minnesota asks for public input on new climate action plan

A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow corn year after year on the same land results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Anne Schechinger is lead author of the analysis and shared more about the findings as well as solutions to offset the climate impacts of continuous corn with Climate Cast host Paul Huttner.

Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions

A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow corn year after year on the same land results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.


MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to Lynn Schofield, a biologist at St. Olaf College, about the impact climate change is having on bird migration.

Warmer winters add challenges for migrating birds

MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to Lynn Schofield, a biologist at St. Olaf College, about the impact climate change is having on bird migration.


Smaller Minnesota towns adopt solar power due to its cost-effectiveness.

MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to journalist Kristoffer Tigue about why smaller towns across the state are tapping into federal tax credits before they expire at the end of the year.


Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money 

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High pressure in control will bring the coldest night of the season Saturday night, with a cold weather advisory in effect.


Coldest night of the season ahead; cold weather advisory continues

High pressure advancing into the region will allow bitter Arctic air to spill southward, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season. Dangerous wind chills between 25 and 45 below zero are expected.


Frigid weekend forecast: Cold weather advisories in place

The season’s coldest air mass so far blows into Minnesota this weekend. Temperatures will bottom out Sunday morning between minus 15 to minus 30 degrees.


Siberian Express: Subzero weekend ahead

Temperatures are set to plunge this weekend so it’s important to understand the language of weather alerts and prepare for the bitter blast ahead. Here’s a primer.


Blast of bitter cold on the way: Here's how to prepare

We’ve had more snowfall this week and now we’re in for some very frigid air. Wind chills will be 20 to 40 below zero Friday night into Saturday night. Warmer air arrives next week. 


Very frigid weekend ahead; milder next week

Light snow possible Friday morning. Then, arctic air pours south into the weekend. A thaw is ahead for next week.


Snowy dusting possible Friday morning; subzero arctic weekend ahead

A surge of the season’s coldest arctic air is set to grip the region this weekend, producing dangerously low wind chills and brutally cold temperatures. The region’s snowpack will only intensify the cold, helping to lock in the frigid conditions.


Snowpack to lock in extreme cold as arctic air arrives

Another round of snow is moving across southern Minnesota Thursday. It will be followed by some very cold air this weekend for this early in the winter season. 


More snow for southern Minnesota Thursday followed by a frigid weekend 

A weaker clipper will bring some lighter snows to southern Minnesota mainly Thursday afternoon. Current forecast models indicate the Twin Cities may ride the less snowy edge of this system.


Another clipper brings light snow Thursday; subzero weekend ahead

Our latest Alberta clipper dropped several inches of fresh snow across much of Minnesota.


Textbook clipper dumped heaviest snow north of the Twin Cities

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After some recent bleak years for winter sports enthusiasts, this season is delivering the frigid temperatures and steady snowfall Minnesota is known for.


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Minnesotans get outdoors to enjoy snowy start to winter 

We’ve had more snowfalls this week and now we’re in for some very frigid air. Wind chills will be 20 to 40 below zero Friday night into Saturday night. Warmer air arrives next week. 

A very frigid weekend ahead, but milder next week

Minnesota weather: Frigid weekend; milder next week

Light snow possible Friday morning. Then, arctic air pours south into the weekend. A thaw is ahead for next week.

Dusting possible Friday morning, arctic weekend ahead

Another round of snow is moving across southern Minnesota Thursday. It will be followed by some very cold air this weekend for this early in the winter season. 

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