2019 was Minnesota’s wettest year on record
Wet weather was so last year! Now that 2019 is behind us, hopefully the extremely wet weather is too. Several official climate sites statewide finished the year with well above average precipitation. More than 43” of liquid fell in the Twin Cities last year, coming in nearly 3” above what is now 2nd place. Places like Rochester though had more than 55” of liquid precipitation, nearly a FOOT above their previous wettest year, which was 1990. Areas of northern Minnesota though were much drier, with even a patch of land east of Bemidji coming in with moisture below average on the year. But for Minnesota as a whole, we had more precipitation in 2019 than any year previous, with record dating back 125 years.
Wet weather was so last year! Now that 2019 is behind us, hopefully the extremely wet weather is too. Several official climate sites statewide finished the year with well above average precipitation. More than 43” of liquid fell in the Twin Cities last year, coming in nearly 3” above what is now 2nd place. Places like Rochester though had more than 55” of liquid precipitation, nearly a FOOT above their previous wettest year, which was 1990. Areas of northern Minnesota though were much drier, with even a patch of land east of Bemidji coming in with moisture below average on the year. But for Minnesota as a whole, we had more precipitation in 2019 than any year previous, with record dating back 125 years.
At least 60 people treated after plane dumps jet fuel near several schools in LA area
Jet fuel dumped from a Delta airliner preparing to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport fell over a wide swath of the area, sending hazardous-materials teams to multiple schools, but only minor injuries were reported and nobody was hospitalized, authorities said.
Jet fuel dumped from a Delta airliner preparing to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport fell over a wide swath of the area, sending hazardous-materials teams to multiple schools, but only minor injuries were reported and nobody was hospitalized, authorities said.
Mystery drone sightings in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming prompt theories
Dan Carlson says drones have flown after dark near his Nebraska farm four times this year. He suspects military involvement. U.S. Air Force officials overseeing dozens of nuclear missiles scattered across the region deny any role in the drone sightings.
Dan Carlson says drones have flown after dark near his Nebraska farm four times this year. He suspects military involvement. U.S. Air Force officials overseeing dozens of nuclear missiles scattered across the region deny any role in the drone sightings.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
U of M partners with pharmaceutical company to develop cyanide antidote autoinjector
The University of Minnesota is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to design a device to quickly administer a new antidote for cyanide poisoning.
The University of Minnesota is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to design a device to quickly administer a new antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
Officials consider removing wild turkeys after residents protest in Moorhead, Minnesota
A police official says Moorhead, Minnesota might consider requesting a permit from the state to remove aggressive turkeys after some residents complained about the animals. Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson also noted that the police department doesn't have the skills or resources to add wildlife management to its list of responsibilities.
A police official says Moorhead, Minnesota might consider requesting a permit from the state to remove aggressive turkeys after some residents complained about the animals. Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson also noted that the police department doesn't have the skills or resources to add wildlife management to its list of responsibilities.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
JetBlue announces plans to go carbon-neutral, power some flights with 'sustainable aviation fuel'
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Minnesota project on the science behind hatred gets $1M gift to support tour
An exhibit created by a Minnesota group, that is set to start a 40-city tour this summer, is getting big support from a local trust.
An exhibit created by a Minnesota group, that is set to start a 40-city tour this summer, is getting big support from a local trust.
Calling all knitters: NC rescue group to donate homemade nests to Australia
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
‘Wolf Moon’: First full moon of 2020 will also coincide with lunar eclipse
A "Full Wolf Moon" will be visible Jan. 10, and for some parts of the world, be accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse.
A "Full Wolf Moon" will be visible Jan. 10, and for some parts of the world, be accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
10,000 feral camels at risk of being shot as they search for water amid Australia’s severe drought
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
FAA issues emergency restriction for Iraq, Iran, Persian Gulf airspace after Iran missile attacks
The FAA notice comes hours after Iran took responsibility for firing more than a dozen ballistic missiles into Iraq that targeted U.S. and coalition forces.
The FAA notice comes hours after Iran took responsibility for firing more than a dozen ballistic missiles into Iraq that targeted U.S. and coalition forces.
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran's capital, killing all 176 on board
The plane carried 167 passengers and nine crew members from different nations.
The plane carried 167 passengers and nine crew members from different nations.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.