Wolves relocated to Isle Royale forming groups, defending territory, researchers say
Researchers say the wolves relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior are starting to form groups and defend their territory.
Researchers say the wolves relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior are starting to form groups and defend their territory.
It is now the wettest year on record for the Midwest
From an extremely snowy spring to a phenomenally wet summer, and then a bit of both in the fall, it’s felt like the precipitation just won’t end. The Twin Cities has now seen over 41 inches of liquid precipitation, the most on record. Well, now other records are falling across the central U.S. The Midwest as a whole has now experienced our wettest year on record.
From an extremely snowy spring to a phenomenally wet summer, and then a bit of both in the fall, it’s felt like the precipitation just won’t end. The Twin Cities has now seen over 41 inches of liquid precipitation, the most on record. Well, now other records are falling across the central U.S. The Midwest as a whole has now experienced our wettest year on record.
December thaw is on the way
Even though we aren’t quite to the official start of winter yet, it has certainly felt like it… for a while. The last couple weeks of November and the first weeks of December have featured 2 things; cold and snow. While no records were broken during this 4-week time span, it was certainly noticeable by many just how unsettled and chilly it was. In fact, so far the highest temperature for the month of December has only been 42°, which would be the coldest max temp for the month in nearly 30 years. Well, it looks like our cold and snowy streak is coming to an end… at least for a few days.
Even though we aren’t quite to the official start of winter yet, it has certainly felt like it… for a while. The last couple weeks of November and the first weeks of December have featured 2 things; cold and snow. While no records were broken during this 4-week time span, it was certainly noticeable by many just how unsettled and chilly it was. In fact, so far the highest temperature for the month of December has only been 42°, which would be the coldest max temp for the month in nearly 30 years. Well, it looks like our cold and snowy streak is coming to an end… at least for a few days.
Hiccups in newborns could play important role in brain development, study finds
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.
State removing 168 trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to emerald ash borer infestation
The State of Minnesota is working to remove dozens of trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
The State of Minnesota is working to remove dozens of trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Subzero temps are coming
Now that we are a week into December, we are very much getting into the heart of the cold season for much of North America. Around here, that means subzero temperatures and even colder wind chills. But how common are the extremely cold temperatures this time of year?
Now that we are a week into December, we are very much getting into the heart of the cold season for much of North America. Around here, that means subzero temperatures and even colder wind chills. But how common are the extremely cold temperatures this time of year?
Man charged after allegedly killing a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation
A 40-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man has been federally charged after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation this fall, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota.
A 40-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man has been federally charged after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation this fall, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Miniature horse named Pepper 'dances' to 'Frosty the Snowman'
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, this adorable horse is sure to get you there!
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, this adorable horse is sure to get you there!
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
Why it takes so long for snow to melt
After a couple of days with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s, you’d think our snowpack would be almost gone by now. If you’ve lived in Minnesota more than a couple of winters, you likely know that is just not going to be the case. But if temperatures get above freezing, why does it take so long for our snowpack to melt? Well, the answer is surprisingly complex.
After a couple of days with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s, you’d think our snowpack would be almost gone by now. If you’ve lived in Minnesota more than a couple of winters, you likely know that is just not going to be the case. But if temperatures get above freezing, why does it take so long for our snowpack to melt? Well, the answer is surprisingly complex.
Minneapolis man sets out on voyage to row from South America to Antarctica
With his international teammates, Andrew Towne will take turns rowing a boat all the way to Antarctica across the infamously brutal waters of the Drake Passage.
With his international teammates, Andrew Towne will take turns rowing a boat all the way to Antarctica across the infamously brutal waters of the Drake Passage.
Environmental group notifies Minnesota of plans to sue to protect lynx from trapping
An environmental group notified the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wednesday that it plans to sue the agency for permitting trapping that harms Canada lynx.
An environmental group notified the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wednesday that it plans to sue the agency for permitting trapping that harms Canada lynx.
The Arctic chill is coming
Now that we are in December, we are entering the coldest couple of months for temperatures on average in North America. That means the lack of any sunshine around the North Pole allows the true arctic air to develop over the next few weeks. Well, as we know, every so often, this air is dislodged from northern Canada and heads south into the Upper Midwest. Well, it looks like that is about to happen for the first time this season.
Now that we are in December, we are entering the coldest couple of months for temperatures on average in North America. That means the lack of any sunshine around the North Pole allows the true arctic air to develop over the next few weeks. Well, as we know, every so often, this air is dislodged from northern Canada and heads south into the Upper Midwest. Well, it looks like that is about to happen for the first time this season.
12-year-old Labrador 'Mr. Moose' attacked by multiple coyotes in Inver Grove Heights
Moose survived an attack by multiple coyotes in an Inver Grove Heights neighborhood.
Moose survived an attack by multiple coyotes in an Inver Grove Heights neighborhood.
Snowy November doesn’t necessarily translate to a snowy season
With over 14 inches of snow during our last meteorological fall month, this is now the snowiest November in the Twin Cities since 1997.
With over 14 inches of snow during our last meteorological fall month, this is now the snowiest November in the Twin Cities since 1997.
Wolves relocated to Isle Royale NP have 'adapted well' to island, researchers say
The wolves that were relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior over the last year have adapted well to the island environment, according to researchers.
The wolves that were relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior over the last year have adapted well to the island environment, according to researchers.
Popular North Shore photography landmark succumbs to winter storm
The popular Tettegouche State Park Sea Stack toppled this weekend after the region was hit hard by a winter storm.
The popular Tettegouche State Park Sea Stack toppled this weekend after the region was hit hard by a winter storm.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.