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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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Tracking plowable snow Tuesday for the northern half of Minnesota

Tracking plowable snow Tuesday for the northern half of Minnesota

Tuesday’s weather system will bring plowable snow to about the northern half of Minnesota. With temperatures in the teens and 20s, slick roads will be an issue again Tuesday.
by Paul Huttner

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Clipper targets northern Minnesota with heavy snow

A fast-moving storm early Tuesday brings snow and reinforces cooler temperatures across Minnesota. Then milder weather returns, which could limit prospects for a white Christmas in southern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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