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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.


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How a Minnesota research team finds carbon a home in retired croplands

A professor at the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences explains how carbon from our atmosphere is being stored in retired croplands.


An El Niño could be on the way

Andrew Freedman, CNN’s senior reporter for climate and weather, spoke with MPR News about forecasts predicting an El Niño event later this year and what it could mean.


El Niño could affect Minnesota's weather this year

"It's a win-win-win,": how cover crops are creating renewable jet fuel

'A win-win-win': How cover crops are creating renewable jet fuel

The co-director of the University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative explains how cover crops are being used to make sustainable aviation fuel.


How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

Carba cofounder Paul Dauenhauer explains how his company is working on low-cost, scalable technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.


What's the carbon 'hoofprint' of the American beef industry?

Researcher Jennifer Schmitt explains the greenhouse gas emissions of the American beef industry and what is being done to help combat it.


The impact of climate change on Earth's polar regions

Minnesota Arctic explorer Will Steger describes changes to the Arctic regions and its residents over the past several decades.


What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?

Ice on the Great Lakes is a great way to measure climate in the region. But ice is becoming more and more rare on Lake Superior; the lake has a 75 percent ice coverage only once every four years. 


What’s new in Minnesota’s revised climate action plan

As of February 11th, the State of Minnesota Climate Action Framework, a plan that sets a vision for how Minnesota will address and prepare for climate change, has been updated.


Climate normals can downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

As the climate warms up over time, the 30-year averages for climate variables like temperature and precipitation also increase. These new normals can be misleading of just how fast Minnesota is warming up.


Climate normals downplay just how fast Minnesota is warming

What impact does the American prairie have on our climate?

“Sea of Grass” author Dave Hage explains the importance of Minnesota’s prairies in a world of climate change.


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Our next weather system brings more moisture to Minnesota Friday and Saturday.


Next sloppy system brings rain to Twin Cities, winter storm warnings north

Winter precipitation can take several forms within a single storm system — and it isn’t always easy to tell them apart.


Rain, sleet or snow? Why winter storms can be so confusing

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will continue across much of the region Thursday morning. Most midday and afternoon precipitation will be sleet, rain and snow into Thursday night. 


Wintry mix Thursday into Thursday night, then another system Friday

A messy winter storm brings glaze ice, sleet, and snow to different parts of Minnesota through Thursday.


Winter storm warnings: Sleety, icy, snowy system through Thursday

Clouds increase Wednesday, then rain and snow develop later Wednesday into Wednesday night when we’ll see a wintry mix. Wintry precipitation continues into Thursday with another system Friday into Saturday. 


2 rounds of wet, icy wintry weather on the way 

Two wintry storms bring the potential for heavy snow in the northern half of Minnesota. Rain and a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain are possible in the central and south.


Winter storm watches, advisories across Minnesota Wednesday night through Thursday

Active weather continues after system No. 1 exits this morning. More rain, ice and snow are possible late Wednesday into Thursday and Friday into Saturday. 


Active weather continues with 2 more wintry systems ahead 

Monday felt like summer in the south. But wintry weather is not done with Minnesota just yet.


Keep the shovels handy: Two rain-snow systems ahead this week

With April and severe weather season on the horizon in Minnesota, understanding the national Storm Prediction Center’s severe weather risk levels can make all the difference, from isolated storms to high-risk outbreaks. Let’s break down each risk level and what it means for you.


Severe weather threat: Breaking down risk levels from marginal to high

The week starts warm Monday but then things get active. We’re watching three different storm systems that will bring chances of rain, thunder and snow this week. 


Warm Monday with an active week of weather ahead

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Our next weather system brings more moisture to Minnesota Friday and Saturday.

Next system brings winter storm warnings north

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will continue across much of the region Thursday morning. Most midday and afternoon precipitation will be sleet, rain and snow into Thursday night.

Wintry mix of precipitation Thursday into Thursday night, then another system Friday

Minnesota weather: Wintry mix into Thursday night

A late-season winter storm brought a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to much of Minnesota on Thursday. That prompted some school districts to change plans for the day.


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Some Minnesota schools change plans for Thursday

School closures, power outages reported amid snow, sleet and freezing rain in Minnesota

MN weather: Sleety, icy, snowy system through Thursday

Clouds increase Wednesday. Then rain and snow develop later Wednesday into Wednesday night when we’ll see a wintry mix. Wintry precipitation continues into Thursday with another system Friday into Saturday.

2 rounds of wet, icy, wintry weather on the way

2 rounds of wet, icy wintry weather on the way

Two wintry storms bring the potential for heavy snow in the northern half of Minnesota. Rain and a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain are possible in the central and south.

Winter storm watches and advisories for most of Minnesota Wednesday evening through Thursday

Winter storm watches, advisories through Thursday

Active weather continues after system No. 1 exits this morning. More rain, ice and snow are possible late Wednesday into Thursday and Friday into Saturday.

Active weather continues with 2 more rounds of wintry systems ahead

Active weather continues: 2 more wintry systems ahead

Monday felt like summer in the south. But wintry weather is not done with Minnesota just yet.

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How a Minnesota research team finds carbon a home in retired croplands

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