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.
Speed: Canterbury Park race horses exposed to methamphetamine
The Minnesota Racing Commission levied fines and suspensions against horses that tested positive, but a FOX 9 investigation shows human methamphetamine use could be the culprit for the positive tests.
The Minnesota Racing Commission levied fines and suspensions against horses that tested positive, but a FOX 9 investigation shows human methamphetamine use could be the culprit for the positive tests.
Dog befriends baby giraffe who was abandoned in South Africa
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
Specialized canine auditory gear developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss
Specialized canine auditory gear has been developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss during training, the U.S. Army said Wednesday in a news release.
Specialized canine auditory gear has been developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss during training, the U.S. Army said Wednesday in a news release.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Twin Cities yearly precipitation tops 40” for just the 3rd time since 1872
It was the 10th day so far in November where measurable precipitation has fallen. This time, nearly a half inch of rain with a touch of snow at the tail end. But it was also the storm that pushed us over the edge. For just the third time in nearly a century and a half, the Twin Cities has recorded more than 40 inches of liquid precipitation (which includes melted snow). What might be even more amazing though is that this is the 2nd time in the last 5 years we’ve completed that feat, with the previous record coming in 1911.
It was the 10th day so far in November where measurable precipitation has fallen. This time, nearly a half inch of rain with a touch of snow at the tail end. But it was also the storm that pushed us over the edge. For just the third time in nearly a century and a half, the Twin Cities has recorded more than 40 inches of liquid precipitation (which includes melted snow). What might be even more amazing though is that this is the 2nd time in the last 5 years we’ve completed that feat, with the previous record coming in 1911.
Researchers say there’s a more accurate way to calculate your dog’s age in human years
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
Wisconsin DNR urges ice safety ahead of firearm deer opener, license sales are 'brisk' so far
The Wisconsin DNR is warning hunters to watch where they walk after a “mixed bag” of conditions across the state.
The Wisconsin DNR is warning hunters to watch where they walk after a “mixed bag” of conditions across the state.
Bei Bei, DC’s beloved giant panda, departs National Zoo for China
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
Twin Cities starting winter season in snow hole
So far for the month of November, we have seen temperatures more reminiscent of January, more cloud cover than any of us want and some occasional snow. But, that snow has yet to total an inch or more of accumulation in any individual event in the Twin Cities, unlike many other spots across the Upper Midwest.
So far for the month of November, we have seen temperatures more reminiscent of January, more cloud cover than any of us want and some occasional snow. But, that snow has yet to total an inch or more of accumulation in any individual event in the Twin Cities, unlike many other spots across the Upper Midwest.
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Astronauts experience stagnant and reverse blood flow during long periods in space, study finds
A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.
A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.
Thousands of costly heart procedures each year could be unnecessary, study finds
The findings of a large study suggest thousands of costly stent procedures and bypass operations each year are unnecessary or premature for people with stable disease.
The findings of a large study suggest thousands of costly stent procedures and bypass operations each year are unnecessary or premature for people with stable disease.
Minnesota DNR: Stay off the ice for now
Despite some cold weather this month, the Minnesota DNR is urging residents to stay off the ice until more has formed.
Despite some cold weather this month, the Minnesota DNR is urging residents to stay off the ice until more has formed.
Leonid meteor shower: Spectacle known for fireballs to peak over the weekend
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the weekend into Monday, bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the weekend into Monday, bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour.