Wis. DNR to sturgeon hunters: Spear at own risk Wisconsin's spear-toting sturgeon fishermen have been waiting for a chance to finally get out on the Lake Winnebago ice, set up shanties, and skewer that monster fish. The state DNR warned spearers to use common sense on the ice.February 8, 2012
Minnesota from space: Crystal-clear images We fast forwarded to spring once again Monday in southern Minnesota, even as a cold front stalled temps in the 20s up north.February 7, 2012
February to get colder A cold front cutting through Minnesota from north to south Monday could bring flurries. The front moved through northern Minnesota, and will arrive in the metro and southern Minnesota late afternoon and evening. A colder arctic air mass will sag south by Friday.February 6, 2012
Fog is lifting at Fargo's Hector International Dense fog appears to be lifting in Fargo,
allowing an inbound plane from Chicago to land after hours of
inactivity at the airport.February 3, 2012
On Groundhog Day, 6 more weeks of winter Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.February 2, 2012
Where's the snow? Not in Lower 48, but elsewhere Snow has gone missing in action for much of
the U.S. the last couple months. But it's not just snow. It's
practically the season that's gone AWOL.February 1, 2012
Shortest winter ever? With our mild slow start to winter, the lack of snowfall and spring on the (admittedly distant) horizon, this may be the shortest winter on record in Minnesota.January 27, 2012
Red River Valley flood risk recedes even lower The risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is down from recent years and even lower than last month's forecast due to the lack of snow, forecasters said Thursday — bolstering hopes the region may be spared a fourth consecutive battle this spring.January 27, 2012
Mild winter is great for gardeners An updated climate planting guide shows warmer temperatures across Minnesota, which could be a boon for gardeners who want to plant species like sweet cherries that wouldn't survive in colder climates.January 26, 2012
Drought dries up chances of major Red River flood The outlook says there's only a 6 percent chance of major flooding in Fargo-Moorhead. The highest expected river level is about 13 feet lower than the record Red River flood of 2009.January 26, 2012
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