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State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

More than 20,000 people nationwide volunteer as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. And the Minnesota Climatology Office is hoping more people can join in the effort.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Natur-Tec, based in Circle Pines, makes sustainable bio-based materials and products, such as compostable trash bags. Vineet Dalal, its vice president and director of global market development, joined Morning Edition to explain the economics his company is experiencing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Report: Minnesota to see billions in costs from impacts of climate change

Report: Minnesota to see billions in costs from impacts of climate change

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency report found that the costs of inaction, including health effects and damaged infrastructure, far exceed the cost of climate adaptation measures.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Responding to a warmer and wetter Minnesota

Responding to a warmer and wetter Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a climatologist and a climate journalist about how global warming is affecting Minnesota. They discuss what changes means for the people who live here and how the state is measuring up to its climate goals.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

The DNR says Minnesota’s iconic state fish is not currently in crisis. But walleye are facing a number of complicating factors that could affect their long-term health, including climate change, invasive species and increased pressure from anglers armed with better gear and technology.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Year in review: Minnesota's weather highs and lows

Year in review: Minnesota's weather highs and lows

Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley goes over the extreme weather swings over the course of the year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Report: Minnesota saw strong growth in clean energy jobs last year, but slowdown expected

Report: Minnesota saw strong growth in clean energy jobs last year, but slowdown expected

The latest report from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota estimates the number of clean energy jobs in the state grew to almost 64,000 in 2024 — although federal policy shifts could mean a slowdown is ahead. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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