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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 

Minnesota's fall seasons are getting warmer

Climate change is warming up Minnesota’s fall weather. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with assistant state climatologist Peter Boulay about the state’s fastest-warming season. 


Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

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The active and cold pattern continues. Friday will be briefly warmer and near 30 degrees ahead of another round of snow showers. More snow showers are possible Saturday followed by cold. 


A couple more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend 

After a brisk start Thursday, milder air arrives tonight ahead of light snow from a fast-moving Friday clipper that could drop several inches across central Minnesota.


Chilly start, warmer finish; snow chances ahead

After a chilly start Thursday, temperatures will slowly rise throughout the day with highs set near midnight. Light snow could be just enough for slippery roads Friday morning.


Temperatures rise through Friday with light snow

The first statewide subzero night of the season lies ahead. Temps remain below normal with a few more snow chances on the way through the weekend.


Chilly Wednesday night with more clippers to come

A brief but potent chunk of arctic air is diving south. It will drop temps below zero statewide tonight. A few more disturbances move through, bringing light snow in the days ahead. 


Temps plummet as a blast of arctic air dives south 

Scattered light snow will bring a trace to a few tenths of an inch Tuesday night. Wednesday’s max temperatures will be set early on with cold air taking over through the day.


Clipper brings light snow Tuesday night, falling temperatures Wednesday

Temperatures will warm a bit Tuesday ahead of a clipper system that will develop light snow showers late Tuesday and into Tuesday night. Behind that, more arctic air moves in. 


A little warmer Tuesday with light snow Tuesday night

Happy meteorological winter! The first week of December features an active pattern with multiple light snow chances and bitter cold settling in by Thursday.


Start of winter brings multiple light snow chances and bitter, cold air

Monday will be cold with more clouds than sun. Light snow develops late Tuesday north. Our first widespread subzero readings arrive early Thursday morning. 


Below-normal temperatures this week with several light snow chances

The clipper train rolls in this week, bringing occasional light snow and locking in the cold, with temperatures running 15 to 20 degrees below normal and the season’s first subzero reading possible.


Cold start to meteorological winter as temperatures run 15-20 degrees below average

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The active and cold pattern continues. Friday will be briefly warmer and near 30 degrees ahead of another round of snow showers. More snow showers are possible Saturday followed by cold. 

A couple more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend

2 more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend

After a brisk start Thursday, milder air arrives tonight ahead of light snow from a fast-moving Friday clipper that could drop several inches across central Minnesota.

After a chilly start Thursday, temperatures will slowly rise throughout the day with highs set near midnight. Light snow could be just enough for slippery roads Friday morning.

The first statewide subzero night of the season lies ahead. Temps remain below normal with a few more snow chances on the way through the weekend.

A brief but potent chunk of arctic air is diving south. It will drop temps below zero statewide tonight. A few more disturbances move through, bringing light snow in the days ahead. 

Temps plummet as a blast of arctic air dives south

Scattered light snow will bring a trace to a few tenths of an inch Tuesday night. Wednesday’s max temps will be set early on, with cold air taking over through the day.

Clipper brings light snow Tuesday night, falling temps Wednesday

Clipper brings light snow, falling tempsWednesday

Temperatures will be a bit warmer Tuesday ahead of a clipper system that will develop light snow showers late Tuesday and into Tuesday night. Behind that, more arctic air moves in. 

Start of winter brings multiple light snow chances

Snow emergencies continue Monday in St. Paul and Minneapolis in the wake of the weekend winter storm that dropped more than a half-foot of snow on parts of the state.


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Snow emergencies continue in Minneapolis and St. Paul following weekend snow

Monday will be cold with more clouds than sun. Light snow develops late Tuesday north.

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A couple more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend

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