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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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Blast of arctic air with bitterly cold wind chills

Blast of arctic air with bitterly cold wind chills

Another blast of arctic air will settle into the Upper Midwest, dropping temperatures into the single digits, with wind chills reaching the teens and 20s below zero. Our brief period of colder temperatures will give way to warmer 30s and 40s by the end of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Lingering snow with plummeting temperatures

Lingering snow with plummeting temperatures

Snow will persist through Sunday, with temperatures dropping following the passage of our latest weather system. Arctic cold will settle in at the start of the workweek, but temperatures are expected to rise by Wednesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Accumulating snow continues into Sunday

Accumulating snow continues into Sunday

A passing clipper system brings accumulating snow this evening into tomorrow. Sunday features falling temperatures and blustery northwest winds and chilly air settles into the region.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Snow to slow weekend travel

Snow to slow weekend travel

Widespread fluffy snow sweeps the region from west to east Saturday into Sunday. Travel may become slow going in the afternoon and evening, particularly along and north of the Interstate 94 corridor.
by Brandon Weatherz

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