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How would warmer weather change the way you experience a Minnesota winter?

MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner says that, if current weather trends continue, below-zero temperatures will be rare or nonexistent by 2040. Today’s Question: How would warmer weather change the way you experience a Minnesota winter?
by Eric Ringham

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Lake Superior “smokes” in the frigid air

Lake Superior “smokes” in the frigid air

Thick wisps of steam have been rising from the surface of Lake Superior over the last several days of sub-zero temperatures. An explanation of what causes it, and why there's not more ice, when the temperatures are so cold.
by Dan Kraker

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Will a smoking ban enhance your enjoyment of the State Fair?

Managers of the Minnesota State Fair have decided to restrict smoking to designated areas of the fairgrounds beginning this year. Under the rules, it will no longer be permissible to smoke while strolling around the fairgrounds or waiting in lines. Today’s Question: Will a smoking ban enhance your enjoyment of the State Fair?
by Eric Ringham

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Not all cities see LGA gain in long run

Not all cities see LGA gain in long run

Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed formula for helping Minnesota cities with Local Government Aid makes the metro area a bigger winner than outstate in the long run.
by Dave Peters

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