What climate change looks like in backyards across Minnesota

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Climate change is reshaping backyards across Minnesota. Farmers in Princeton including John Mesko report seeing increases in soil erosion due to more intense rain events while gardeners in Duluth are enjoying a longer growing season for their tomatoes.
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Backyard observations on a changing climate
Members of the MPR News Public Insight Network shared what changes they are seeing.
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