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Homeowner and auto insurance rates are rising fast in Minnesota.

, shows Minnesota’s auto insurance rates had the highest year-over-year increase in the nation.

Climbing insurance rates have plagued Minnesotans in recent years, and one of the leading factors to the rise in premiums is extreme weather events.    

“More water vapor that’s in our air, that then turns into things that land on our house — whether it's hail or rain — make bigger claims,” said Grace Arnold, who leads the 

“The best thing is to be prepared. That means: Have conversations with your insurance agents. Really shop around. And make sure that you’re thinking about your preparation for when we do have these big storms that are as a result of climate change.” 

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Grace Arnold, commerce commissioner for Minnesota, explains how extreme weather events linked to climate change are contributing to the rising cost of homeowner and car insurance across the state.

Extreme weather events push up insurance rates for Minnesotans

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