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Weather and Climate News

Putting this week's deep freeze in context

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, Minnesota reported the nation's coldest temperature 11 times in the second half of January. Seeley talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the cause of the recent deep freeze, and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

School leaders across the state reopened their doors Friday after days of double-digit subzero temperatures kept many buildings closed -- and many students from needed meals. State officials have applauded the districts' cautious approach.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Why did Xcel ask its customers to keep things chilly in the deep freeze?

Why did Xcel ask its customers to keep things chilly in the deep freeze?

Why did Xcel need to ask its customers across the state to lower their thermostats at a time when air temperatures across the state dropped into the minus 20s and wind chills were significantly lower? It comes down to distribution -- and pressure.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Goodbye vortex, hello mild weekend; wintry mix Sunday night into Monday

Goodbye vortex, hello mild weekend; wintry mix Sunday night into Monday

Friday highs will be in the teens in about the northeastern half of Minnesota, with lots of 20s elsewhere. The far southwest will see some 30s. Saturday highs will be in the 30s in the southern half of Minnesota, with mostly 20s in the north.
by Ron Trenda

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Are school districts going 'soft'? Cold spell stirs debate

Are school districts going 'soft'? Cold spell stirs debate

Some parents said schools should be closed entirely due to temperatures near or below zero degrees. With little snow on the ground, others questioned why schools should be affected at all.
by Associated Press

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Natural gas prices slump despite US winter weather blast

Natural gas prices slump despite US winter weather blast

The massive weather system is blanketing much of the Midwest and Northeast in a deep freeze, and demand for natural gas is spiking as homeowners crank up the heat to stay warm. Yet natural gas prices have fallen this week and are in the throes of a two-month skid.
by Associated Press

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Polar vortex recap; a timely warming trend!

Polar vortex recap; a timely warming trend!

The coldest air is moving away, and temperatures will rebound dramatically over the next few days. This is good timing, with the weekend just ahead!
by Ron Trenda

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Why is it so *&%# cold? Come warm up in the answer vortex

Why is it so *&%# cold? Come warm up in the answer vortex

The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?

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