Climate change is making the weather more severe. Why don't most forecasts mention it?

Science is largely missing from public weather forecasts that millions of people in the U.S. rely on. As severe weather gets more common, scientists and forecasters are contending with a sneakily difficult question: How do we work together to explain the role of climate change?By Rebecca Hersher from NPR • November 23, 2022 Read More »

Be prepared with a winter survival kit for your vehicle

From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 18, 2022 Read More »

9 in 10 US counties have experienced a climate disaster in the last decade, report finds

The “Atlas of Disaster,” a first-of-its-kind study published on Wednesday, analyzes a decade of federal disaster spending to reveal which parts of the country have been hit hardest by climate change, and which are most vulnerable to future catastrophes. By Jake Bittle from The Grist • November 15, 2022 Read More »

Take the time to learn about Indoor Winter Safety

From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 17, 2022 Read More »

VIDEO: The winter months and choosing when to purchase snow tires

VIDEO: The winter months and choosing when to purchase snow tires - WDIO News - November 15, 2022 Read More »

Be Aware of Winter Hazards: Home and Fire Safety

In the winter months, our heating, lighting, cooking, and holiday activities increase dramatically — and with them, the risk of residential fires. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 16, 2022 Read More »

For Minnesota's Infant Safe Sleep Week: Simple tips can dramatically reduce infants’ risk of unexpected death

Minnesota’s most recent data from 2020 showed fewer unexpected deaths, 33, than in an average year, according to MDH research - MDH - November 14, 2022 Read More »

Winter weather may be frightful, but driving in it doesn't have to be

If you do run into problems and get stranded, turn on your hazards and call 911 for help. Stick your red bandana out the window or tie it to your car's antenna to indicate you need help. Clear snow from your car's exhaust pipe and open a window for ventilation to avoid the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety • November 15, 2022 Read More »

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) checked firearms deer hunters and a few small-game hunters. Harvest numbers remain low in the Cook County area. He responded to big-game-hunting and trespassing complaints. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • November 14, 2022 Read More »

Be prepared for winter hazards: Outdoor Winter Safety

Providing some basic information and fact sheets about the most common winter risks and hazards and how to prepare for or avoid them. From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service • November 15, 2022 Read More »