A late season frost/freeze is likely on the way
After a phenomenal first few days of May, the weather pattern across North America is about to change. A cooling trend can be expected just in time for the Fishing Opener and your Mother’s Day weekend that could lead to a widespread frost and/or freeze across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
After a phenomenal first few days of May, the weather pattern across North America is about to change. A cooling trend can be expected just in time for the Fishing Opener and your Mother’s Day weekend that could lead to a widespread frost and/or freeze across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
What you need to know about COVID-19 antibody tests
Recently, health officials have been discussing the importance of serology, or antibody tests, in the fight against COVID-19. Unlike the nasal swab tests, antibody tests use a small sample of your blood, usually taken by a finger prick.
Recently, health officials have been discussing the importance of serology, or antibody tests, in the fight against COVID-19. Unlike the nasal swab tests, antibody tests use a small sample of your blood, usually taken by a finger prick.
As COVID-19 testing ramps up, New York Times says St. Cloud is poised for next biggest outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak in Stearns County is getting national attention after the New York Times labeled St. Cloud as the number one most likely place in the country for the next big flare-up.
A coronavirus outbreak in Stearns County is getting national attention after the New York Times labeled St. Cloud as the number one most likely place in the country for the next big flare-up.
May 7 ‘Flower Moon’ will be last supermoon of 2020
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
Baby fox saved in West St. Paul, Minnesota
A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
A sick baby fox was rescued in West St. Paul over the weekend thanks to police and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
Officials rescue baby owl in Bloomington, Minnesota
A baby Great Horned Owl was rescued after it was found injured in Bloomington, Minnesota.
A baby Great Horned Owl was rescued after it was found injured in Bloomington, Minnesota.
With over 4,500 COVID-19 tests in 24-hour period, Minnesota getting closer to Gov. Walz's goal of 5,000 tests a day
Minnesota is getting closer and closer to Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day by Monday, May 4—a number he has said will be key to opening back up the state’s economy.
Minnesota is getting closer and closer to Gov. Tim Walz’s goal of completing 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day by Monday, May 4—a number he has said will be key to opening back up the state’s economy.
University of Minnesota infectious disease experts outline 3 scenarios for COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is outlining its recommendations for the next steps in the COVID-19 pandemic response by looking at three possible scenarios for how the virus will impact the public.
The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is outlining its recommendations for the next steps in the COVID-19 pandemic response by looking at three possible scenarios for how the virus will impact the public.
Forest Service: Lutsen Mountains plans to nearly double in size, add 8 new lifts
Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.
Documents published by the Superior National Forest and the National Forest Service show Lutsen Mountains Ski Area’s plan to nearly double in size, build a two new base areas and construct numerous new chairlifts.
Twin Cities experiences driest April in more than a decade
Despite getting over three quarters of an inch of rain officially at MSP Airport on Wednesday, this April will go down as the driest since 2009. Certainly has been a far different look at what mid spring could look like in the Twin Cities when compared to the last several years. We have certainly seen our fair share of miserable spring weather the last 5 years or so with plenty of late season snow, clouds, and rainfall.
Despite getting over three quarters of an inch of rain officially at MSP Airport on Wednesday, this April will go down as the driest since 2009. Certainly has been a far different look at what mid spring could look like in the Twin Cities when compared to the last several years. We have certainly seen our fair share of miserable spring weather the last 5 years or so with plenty of late season snow, clouds, and rainfall.
Duluth police officer helps mama bear and cubs cross busy street
Police officers are there to help all those in need - both humans and bears alike.
Police officers are there to help all those in need - both humans and bears alike.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
Deputy rescues injured eagle in Chisago County, Minnesota
A Chisago County Sheriff's deputy rescued an injured eagle over the weekend.
A Chisago County Sheriff's deputy rescued an injured eagle over the weekend.
SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
Spring leaf out is here with the spring bloom not far behind
It’s finally that time of year when much of the world transitions from its winter dormancy and springs to life.
It’s finally that time of year when much of the world transitions from its winter dormancy and springs to life.
Minnesota leaders discuss plans to increase COVID-19 testing
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
Pregnancy amid COVID-19: Doctors report surprising, promising findings
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Our last spring freeze is fast approaching
Could it be that we are finally done with the cold season here in Minnesota? No, I’m not talking about the season when the vast majority of us get sick, but the season in which we see sub freezing temperatures.That’s right, the time of year when we typically stay above the freeze mark is fast approaching.
Could it be that we are finally done with the cold season here in Minnesota? No, I’m not talking about the season when the vast majority of us get sick, but the season in which we see sub freezing temperatures.That’s right, the time of year when we typically stay above the freeze mark is fast approaching.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.