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Weather and Climate News

Medical effects of extreme cold: Why it hurts and how to stay safe

Medical effects of extreme cold: Why it hurts and how to stay safe

Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.
by Patti Neighmond

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Arctic chill’s last gasp; much warmer this weekend!

Arctic chill’s last gasp; much warmer this weekend!

Most of Minnesota should see highs Thursday afternoon in the single digits below zero, with a few spots in the far north staying a bit colder. Highs Friday reach the teens in about the northeastern half of Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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How do birds survive the cold?

How do birds survive the cold?

It might not seem as though feathers could be enough to keep a bird from freezing when temperatures dip to double digits below zero. But the birds are surprisingly well-equipped to survive the extreme cold during Minnesota's winter.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Working 'within the elements': Arrowhead 135 racer shares his experience

Working 'within the elements': Arrowhead 135 racer shares his experience

The planners of this ultramarathon want the race to be as challenging as possible, so they schedule it for what's likely the coldest week of the year. This year, they hit the jackpot.
by Tom Crann, Sara Porter and Kyle Shiely

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