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Weather and Climate News

Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

A cold front moving across the state on Friday will bring breezy northwesterly winds. Temperatures will steadily drop behind the front throughout the afternoon, accompanied by strong gusts. A winter storm watch will go into effect late Saturday night and last through Monday morning for the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cold front increases winds Friday; some rain, snow chances ahead

Cold front increases winds Friday; some rain, snow chances ahead

A cold front moving across the state will increase winds and drop temperatures from north to south. We also have a couple of rain, snow chances ahead. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Climate researcher: Cuts to NOAA could lead to economic disasters across U.S.

Climate researcher: Cuts to NOAA could lead to economic disasters across U.S.

Federal funding cuts to NOAA could jeopardize the future of weather and climate forecasting. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with University of St. Thomas professor John Abraham about the possible ripple effects from shrinking this agency.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Winter is Minnesota’s fastest warming season

Winter is Minnesota’s fastest warming season

Thursday marked the first day of spring and the end of a very peculiar winter. Minnesota winters have warmed two to three times faster than summers.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Spring equinox brings sunshine; Minnesota drought conditions easing

Spring equinox brings sunshine; Minnesota drought conditions easing

The spring equinox brings sunshine and above-average temperatures for Thursday with cooler temps in areas that received fresh snow on Wednesday. The latest drought monitor shows signs of improvement.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Pleasant first day of spring in Minnesota

Pleasant first day of spring in Minnesota

We’ll have sunshine and slightly above-normal temperatures on this first day of spring. Friday will be milder for southern Minnesota. We’re watching for potential rain and snow for Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heavy snow and blizzard wane; sun returns Thursday to Minnesota

Heavy snow and blizzard wane; sun returns Thursday to Minnesota

A major march blizzard slammed areas from Omaha, Neb., through northwestern Iowa into southeastern Minnesota Wednesday. Our weather turns for the sunnier Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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