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Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

California wildfires. Florida hurricanes. Texas heat. Some residents of these states say climate disasters are driving them to move to northern parts of the United States — including Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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As Earth sets temperature record, expert says solutions to ‘dangerous climate change’ exist

As Earth sets temperature record, expert says solutions to ‘dangerous climate change’ exist

Another year, another global temperature record. MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with Jeff Masters with Yale Climate Connections about 2024 being the hottest year on record. And what we can do about it.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Extreme weather events push up insurance rates for Minnesotans

Extreme weather events push up insurance rates for Minnesotans

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.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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The reason for warmer Minnesota winters: Less snow

The reason for warmer Minnesota winters: Less snow

Hotter summers and scorching temperatures might be a go-to thought when you think of climate change, but most of Minnesota’s warming has actually been taking shape during the winters.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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As companies build new data centers across Minnesota, some worry about their energy use

As companies build new data centers across Minnesota, some worry about their energy use

MPR News correspondent Kirsti Marohn spoke to chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about the rapid growth in new data centers across the state that’s making neighbors concerned.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy

Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy

Kiley Price with Inside Climate News spoke to MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about what three Donald Trump cabinet picks could mean for the future of climate policy and renewable energy progress.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Xcel Energy asks for a 13 percent rate increase to fund infrastructure investments

Xcel Energy asks for a 13 percent rate increase to fund infrastructure investments

The demand for electricity in Minnesota is growing, and that means costs are going up, too. Xcel Energy has requested a 13 percent rate increase over the next two years and plans to increase capital spending by $11 billion over the next five years. Walker Orenstein, a reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune, said the utility plans to make major infrastructure investments.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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