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Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

These types of tornadoes “can appear to probably come out of nowhere,” Tommy Grafenauer, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks, N.D., told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

In far southwestern Minnesota, in Rock County, Wednesday’s storms missed cattle rancher and farmer Peter Bakken’s land altogether, and he told Morning Edition the lingering drought has him worried about the health of his crops and cows.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

The city of Faribault decided it did not need to conduct an extensive environmental review of a massive proposed data center. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy appealed the city’s decision.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer

Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer

Minnesota craft breweries are facing growing challenges from climate change as extreme weather makes key brewing grains harder to grow. In response, brewers and farmers are experimenting with resilient alternatives.
by Ben Revier

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Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Man-made firebreaks, like dozer lines created by heavy machinery and hand lines dug by firefighters, help stop flames from spreading — but so do natural barriers like beaver ponds.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health

Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health

Real world stories of how people cope with a rapidly changing environment. This Call to Mind special looks at the mental health consequences of climate change. We’ll hear from experts who say climate-related anxiety, depression, and grief are urgent mental health issues.
by Angela Davis and Jessica Bari

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.
by Dan Kraker

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State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

More than 20,000 people nationwide volunteer as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. And the Minnesota Climatology Office is hoping more people can join in the effort.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Natur-Tec, based in Circle Pines, makes sustainable bio-based materials and products, such as compostable trash bags. Vineet Dalal, its vice president and director of global market development, joined Morning Edition to explain the economics his company is experiencing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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