How are Minnesota's trees faring during this warm winter? An expert explains
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We all know this winter has been unseasonably warm this week; the Twin Cities broke a record hitting 50 degrees on Monday, and Mother Nature stands to break even more as the week progresses.
The weirdly warm and dry weather has potential consequences for the natural world, including Minnesota’s trees. Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, shared his insight with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
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