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Weather and Climate News

Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

A January thaw is on the way as temperatures warm into the 30s and 40s by the end of the week. Light precipitation is expected Wednesday, mainly north of Interstate 94. Then our temperatures take a dive into the weekend with the coldest air mass of the season.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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14th straight January thaw on the way for the Twin Cities?

14th straight January thaw on the way for the Twin Cities?

If it gets above freezing in the Twin Cities Thursday and Friday it will be our 14th consecutive year with a January thaw.
by Paul Huttner

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One more chilly day before a drastic warmup

One more chilly day before a drastic warmup

Tuesday begins with frigid, below-average temperatures accompanied by wind chills ranging from 20 to 30 degrees below zero. However, a major warmup is on the way for midweek with temperatures climbing into the 20s and 30s along with abundant sunshine.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Climate change and how to address it

Climate change and how to address it

The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.
by Emily Bright and Cari Dwyer

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Bitterly cold Monday and Tuesday with a rapid warmup midweek

Bitterly cold Monday and Tuesday with a rapid warmup midweek

Below-normal temperatures are gripping the state Monday and Tuesday before things warm up quickly for Wednesday through Friday. Above-freezing highs are possible for western and southern Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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