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April 17, 2025 4:27 PM

Writer turned citizen scientist offers tips on living lightly to reduce your carbon footprint

Tamara Dean, author of “Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless,” talks to MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about climate change and rethinking the lifestyle choices we make to lower our carbon footprint but still live productive lives.

by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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April 17, 2025 3:37 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. includes the Twin Cities area

NOAA has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of southern Minnesota until 10 p.m. Thursday evening.

by Paul Huttner

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April 17, 2025 12:30 PM

Severe weather potential includes Twin Cities

Dewpoints rising into the 50s and 60s along a warm front across southern Minnesota will help set the stage for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 17, 2025 6:18 AM

Potentially severe thunderstorms develop Thursday followed by cooler air Friday

Strong to severe storms are possible late Thursday. Cooler air then moves in for Friday into the weekend along with sunshine.

by Sven Sundgaard

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April 16, 2025 5:20 PM

Severe storm and slight tornado risk Thursday

Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening.

by Paul Huttner

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April 16, 2025 12:44 PM

Severe risk Thursday includes the Twin Cities area

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening.

by Paul Huttner

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April 16, 2025 11:26 AM

Windy Wednesday; strong storm chances Thursday

Another blustery day is on the way, with gusty southwest winds following a departing high-pressure system. Expect sunshine and warmer temperatures on Wednesday. Severe weather is expected to roll in by Thursday.

by Mandy Thalhuber