Dayton honors his promise to the citizens of Minnesota
Dayton line item vetoes two items from the Omnibus Legacy Bill to honor his word to abide by the LSOHC’s recommendations. Continue reading
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Dayton honors his promise to the citizens of Minnesota
Dayton line item vetoes two items from the Omnibus Legacy Bill to honor his word to abide by the LSOHC’s recommendations. Continue reading
May 24, 2013 |
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Tagged Correspondents, John Tuma, Legacy Amendment, State Legislature
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Shocker: Showery Holiday Weekend (more evidence of climate change: Russians evacuating station at North Pole due to unstable ice)
65 F high in the Twin Cities Thursday. 71 F average high for May 23. 89 F high on May 23, 2012. .80″ rain predicted for the metro area by Monday morning (00z NAM model). Saturday: coolest day of the … Continue reading
Watch Out For WRAPs
Anyone who follows water quality issues under the federal Clean Water Act knows about TMDL’s, or Total Maximum Daily Loads for a receiving water body. Now, in legislation passed in statutory changes as part of the Legacy Act, we will … Continue reading
Tornado Cul de sac (plus a Memorial Day weather preview)
54 F. high in the Twin Cities Tuesday. That’s the average high on April 8 in Minneapolis/St. Paul71 F. average high for May 22.85 F. high on May 22, 2012. 4.53″ rain so far in May; that’s 2.14″ wetter than … Continue reading
Lessons From Moore (suburban sprawl, "tornado fatigue" contributing to growing risk)
65 F. high in the Twin Cities Tuesday.71 F. average high for May 21.74 F. high on May 21, 2012. .38″ rain fell yesterday at Twin Cities International Airport. Low 70s return by Memorial Day. 80s expected the latter half … Continue reading
Tracking a Tornado Tragedy (best apps for getting essential weather information during life-threatening weather)
Time-Shifted Weather Overheard on Delta Flight 1301 from BWI to MSP: “…you don’t have to worry..the snow and ice has melted. I’m telling you it’s safe to visit Minnesota!” Not what you want to hear on May 20. What a … Continue reading
Not Out of the Woods Yet; More Showers & Storms Thru Early Week
Not Out of the Woods By Todd Nelson Wet enough for ya? Not sure how much more rain my yard can take. Between the puddles and the neighbors doggie landmines, not sure I’ll be playing bocce ball anytime soon. Scattered … Continue reading
Sunday Severe? 2" to 4" Rain Possible Thru Next Week
Sunday Severe? By Todd Nelson After looking at the weather maps over the last several days, I can’t get the Billie Holiday lyrics out of my head, “Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky. Stormy Weather.” Saturday’s … Continue reading
Saturday: Warmer, Somewhat Sticky with Spotty Showers/Storms
Drier SaturdayBy Todd Nelson Thanks to a particular ‘Common’ voice on midday radio for the shout out Friday. He and others that may have cancelled tee times Friday due to the doom and gloom forecast, may have felt a little … Continue reading
Laying a Good Foundation from Challenges
“Never was there a more tiresome voyage made than this . . . We continue to grope our way.” Father Michel Guignas, August 1727 Jesuit priest Michel Guignas penned these words early on in the historic French expedition to the Dakota … Continue reading
May 17, 2013 |
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Tagged Correspondents, John Tuma, Renewable Energy
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Thundery Downpours Ahead
Thundery Downpours AheadBy Todd Nelson I hope you were able to find your thunderwear out of the back of the closet this week. The extended forecast calls for thunderous downpours over the next several days, a recipe that will have … Continue reading
Record Heat Fades; Severe and Heavy Rain Potential Ramps Up
Perpetual ParanoiaBy Paul Douglas If you’re not paranoid you’re probably not paying attention. As annoying as spring has been (and it HAS been a pain in the Doppler) at least we’re not grappling with life-threatening weather. I keep an eye … Continue reading
Record 98 Yesterday (100-degree heat just south/west of MSP)
98 F. record high yesterday in the Twin Cities (old record was 95F in 1932). 69 F. average high on May 14. 85 F. high on May 14, 2012. Dry weather today and Thursday. Slight severe risk Saturday, especially south/west … Continue reading
First 90 Since Mid-September 2012 (Fire Warning posted)
71 F. high on Monday. 69 F. average high on May 13. 76 F. high on May 13, 2012. Fire Warning posted today September 11, 2012. Last time we hit 90 at KMSP (95 F). “Wummer” … Continue reading
Fire & Ice (Frost Warnings east – Fire Weather Watch and first 90F high tomorrow)
34 F. low temperature in the Twin Cities Sunday morning. This is why you don’t plant annuals before (or on) Mother’s Day. 59 F. high temperature at KMSP yesterday. 68 F. average high on May 12. 69 F. high on … Continue reading
