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Weather and Climate News

Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
by MPR News Staff

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Falling temperatures Friday; milder air returns early next week

Falling temperatures Friday; milder air returns early next week

Temperatures are starting mild but will fall through the day as cooler air briefly returns. It will be windy Friday with northwest winds 10-20 mph. Mild air returns early next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Thursday was warmest day in 3 weeks; even milder by Monday

Thursday was warmest day in 3 weeks; even milder by Monday

Thursday brought the warmest temperatures in more than three weeks to Minnesota. A cold front brings colder temperatures late Friday through Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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A weekend with wolves through the Minnesota Zoo

A weekend with wolves through the Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo’s Travel EdVenture program is giving people the chance to step beyond zoo grounds and into the landscapes where wildlife actually lives. This weekend’s Wild Wolf experience takes learning north into Minnesota’s wolf country.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Temperatures climb above freezing for the first time in 20 days

Temperatures climb above freezing for the first time in 20 days

Temperatures should climb into the 30s for most of the state Thursday with 40s in southwest Minnesota. Cooler air moves in for Friday and Saturday, but we’re mild again next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Thursday thaw previews a bigger thaw next week

Thursday thaw previews a bigger thaw next week

The worst of winter’s cold is very likely behind us now. Midler air masses are heading for Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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As winters warm, Olympic snow becomes less certain

As winters warm, Olympic snow becomes less certain

The 2026 Games in northern Italy may move forward, but the long-term future of the Winter Olympics will depend on how quickly the planet continues to warm.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmer-than-normal temperatures set to return

Warmer-than-normal temperatures set to return

Temperatures warm back into the 20s for most Wednesday. Thursday will be the warmest day with highs near 40 degrees. We cool off just a bit Friday and Saturday before temperatures warm back up. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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