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 Al Gore is coming to the Twin Cities this weekend. 

Regardless of your politics, the former Vice President is arguably the most important historical figure in bringing climate change awareness to the U.S. and world. His 2006 film “

 introduced climate change concepts to millions around the world. 

Gore is coming to the Twin Cities this weekend as part of the 

The three-day event features dozens of speakers on wide ranging aspects of climate change and climate solutions. The 

 includes New York Times author and Foreign Affairs Columnist and Minnesota native Thomas Friedman, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. 

Full disclosure, I have been asked to moderate a panel discussion on cities and climate change leadership at the event this weekend with mayors Frey and Carter.

I will be at the event interviewing Mr. Gore for 

 Friday. The interview will air on  Climate Cast Friday at 3:44 and 5:44 pm. 

It is newsworthy that this event is coming to the Twin Cities this week. Minnesota generated 25 percent of electricity from renewable sources in 2018. The roster of speakers is also noteworthy. I’ll have more on the event as the week unfolds on Updraft and my weather chats on MPR News. You can also follow my posts on twitter @MPRWeather. 

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The former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient will be in the Twin Cities this weekend.

Climate Reality Project event in Minneapolis 

Former Vice President Al Gore's Climate Reality Project coming to Twin Cities Friday

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