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Weather and Climate News

Increasingly milder Wednesday through Friday; periods of weekend snow likely

Increasingly milder Wednesday through Friday; periods of weekend snow likely

Milder temperatures will arrive through filtered sunshine on Wednesday. It will stay mild through Friday. Snow will spread eastward across most of the state over the Christmas weekend. Chillier temperatures will gradually return.
by Bill Endersen

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Milder Wednesday; weekend snow likely

Milder Wednesday; weekend snow likely

Milder temperatures will arrive for Wednesday and linger through Friday. Periods of snow seem to be likely over the Christmas weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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How climate change is affecting winter in Minnesota

How climate change is affecting winter in Minnesota

Climate change is reshaping Minnesota's winter. Change is evident in the state’s ecosystem, its economy and its collective identity, a climatologist and a climate researcher discussed on MPR News with Angela Davis Tuesday.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Chris Graves

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It's the shortest day of the year. Things can only get brighter from here

It's the shortest day of the year. Things can only get brighter from here

Tuesday is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. That means from now till June, each day will be a little bit longer — and brighter. Here are some ways you can celebrate the season.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota's weather stays active, but no major storms expected

Following snow Tuesday morning, Minnesota sees a couple more chances for precipitation through the weekend, but those systems are expected to move through quickly without significant snowfall.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Confirmed December tornadoes in Minnesota now at least 16

Confirmed December tornadoes in Minnesota now at least 16

The number of tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in southern Minnesota on Dec. 16 is now at least 16. Prior to this year, there had never been a confirmed tornado in Minnesota in the month of December.
by Andrew Krueger

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A quick round of snow impacts the Tuesday morning commute

Minnesota is starting Tuesday off with snow thanks to a fast-moving system that also brings wind gusts over 30 mph by the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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