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January 31, 2024 2:34 PM

Warm winter could mean ecological ripple effects on Minnesota forests, wildlife

This year’s wimpy winter has wildlife experts concerned about the potential impact on animals, birds, trees and other vegetation.

by Gracie Stockton

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January 31, 2024 2:11 PM

'Just a teeny little trickle': Checking in on maple syrup flows in unusually warm January

Jim Morrison, owner of Sapsucker Farms in Mora, drilled a hole and tapped his maple trees Wednesday morning to see if they are ready to flow.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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January 31, 2024 1:33 PM

How are Minnesota's trees faring during this warm winter? An expert explains

The weirdly warm and dry weather has potential consequences for the natural world, including Minnesota’s trees. Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, shared his insight with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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January 31, 2024 12:40 PM

Take off your long johns and put on your shorts: record highs possible Wednesday

The last day of January this year is more than 100 degrees hotter than it was five years ago.

by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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January 31, 2024 12:34 PM

Winter is broken: Record high reached before noon in the Twin Cities

Our record warmth to close out January is all part of the warmest winter on record so far for most Minnesota locations.

by Paul Huttner

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January 31, 2024 12:03 PM

Is North America's largest ski race happening this year? Birkie organizers say hopefully

Organizers of the 50th American Birkebeiner have laid out a few contingency plans for this year’s ski races.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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January 31, 2024 8:05 AM

Record warmth Wednesday. A taste of winter possible later next week

Wednesday afternoon will feel like mid-April. Drama-free weather will continue into next week.

by Bill Endersen

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January 31, 2024 6:22 AM

Springlike Wednesday. Rain and snow possible later next week

Record high temperatures are likely Wednesday afternoon. It will be cooler but still mild into next week.

by Bill Endersen

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January 30, 2024 5:22 PM

Minnesota Chinook: Buffalo Ridge towns could hit 60 degrees Wednesday

A meteorological triple whammy will combine to produce record warmth across much of Minnesota on Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 30, 2024 2:23 PM

Record warmth again Wednesday; signs of winter in 10 days

Another surge of mild Pacific air arrives Wednesday.

by Paul Huttner

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Weather and Climate News

Warm winter could mean ecological ripple effects on Minnesota forests, wildlife

'Just a teeny little trickle': Checking in on maple syrup flows in unusually warm January

How are Minnesota's trees faring during this warm winter? An expert explains

Take off your long johns and put on your shorts: record highs possible Wednesday

Winter is broken: Record high reached before noon in the Twin Cities

Is North America's largest ski race happening this year? Birkie organizers say hopefully

Record warmth Wednesday. A taste of winter possible later next week

Springlike Wednesday. Rain and snow possible later next week

Minnesota Chinook: Buffalo Ridge towns could hit 60 degrees Wednesday

Record warmth again Wednesday; signs of winter in 10 days

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