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Weather and Climate News

This winter tested Minnesota's readiness and resilience. How'd we do?

This winter tested Minnesota's readiness and resilience. How'd we do?

We slipped on the ice, scrambled for child care and spent good money on snow and ice dam removal. We saw barns collapse and were forced to cancel, cancel, cancel. As Minnesotans, we expect winter disruptions, but this winter put those expectations -- and the systems designed to meet them -- to the test.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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A very wet April

A very wet April

Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses a number of topics with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer, including the large amount of rain we've been getting this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A bright Friday; who gets the most snow on Saturday?

A bright Friday; who gets the most snow on Saturday?

The heaviest snow is expected to fall over far southern Minnesota, where some areas could see 6 or more inches of accumulation. The bulk of the Saturday snow is expected to miss the Twin Cities metro area.
by Ron Trenda

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Trending brighter Thursday afternoon; rain and snow on Saturday?

Trending brighter Thursday afternoon; rain and snow on Saturday?

We're expecting a mix of cold rain and wet snowflakes in roughly the southern half of Minnesota on Saturday. Some forecast models show some accumulating snow from southeastern Minnesota into southern Wisconsin on Saturday.
by Ron Trenda

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In Red River flood diversion fight, no one has the high ground

In Red River flood diversion fight, no one has the high ground

The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District board deals with a lot of water disputes, but none as weighty as the massive Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project. The board president said they can't stop the project but will seek "justice" for those harmed by it.
by Dan Gunderson

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