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Windy Weather System
A powerful storm packing winds of up to 60 mph is moving through parts of Minnesota, where motorists are cautioned to keep both hands on the wheel. Forecasters have issued a high wind advisory....
View ArticleUniversity Engineers Aid Nicaraguan Village
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The residents of La Hermita, a small village in Nicaragua, have very little, especially when it comes to electricity. But Innovative Engineers, a University of Minnesota student...
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Weather Blog: Hold On To Your Hats
It is going to be windy throughout the day Saturday. The wind will slowly subside as the day wears on, but don’t expect it to warm up.
View ArticleXcel Energy Scrubs Plans For ND Wind Project
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — XXcel Energy Inc. says it has abandoned plans to build a $400 million wind farm in southeast North Dakota. The Minneapolis utility says in a statement that potential harm to...
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Firefighters Prepare For Gusty Day At BWCAW Blaze
Firefighters are bracing for a gusty day Thursday as they battle a wildfire in the Boundary Waters of northeastern Minnesota.
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Wind Advisory In Effect For Much Of Minnesota
Take one step outside and it's pretty clear -- it's a tad blustery out there.
View ArticleFriday’s Strong Wind Means Fires Could Spread Quickly
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Rain on Saturday should finally end the fire danger risk that’s been covering most of the state this week. First though, WCCO Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said to expect more...
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U Of Minn. Opens Wind Research Station
The University of Minnesota is flipping the switch on a new wind research station this week at the university's UMore Park property in Rosemount.
View ArticleWinter Storm Coming Saturday Night?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The first significant winter storm of the winter season could be on its way to Minnesota by Saturday night. WCCO-TV Meteorologist Matt Brickman says a storm is headed our way for...
View ArticleWeather Blog: Wind, Rain, Snow Usher In The New Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A winter storm warning is in effect for much of Minnesota until 6 a.m. Sunday as a strong double-barreled area of low pressure moves in and intensifies over the state. Expect rain...
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Weather Blog: More Like Winter
The steering winds are beginning to send some actual precipitation our way. It has been a tame winter to date, with 18 inches of snow and only three nights below zero here in the Twin Cities.
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State Considers Wind Project’s Avian Protection
State regulators will consider whether a plan to protect birds and bats from a wind farm in Goodhue County is adequate.
View ArticleStudy: MN Could Be Powered By Just Wind & Sun
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Imagine a day when Minnesota is powered completely by solar and wind energy. At least one group thinks it could happen. On Tuesday, the Institute for Energy and Environmental...
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Weather Blog: Against The Wind
Yes, that was a great tune from Bob Seger, and it will sum up our Tuesday.
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Weather Blog: A Bit Of Variety
It was all about the strong wind , and we finally received some much needed rain Friday.
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Weather Blog: Warming Up!
Wednesday was close to average with a high near 70. With the light wind, dry conditions and sunshine, some would say it was close to perfection.
View ArticleMinn. Business Owner Goes Green, Gets Paid By Energy Company
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One business owner is reaping the benefits of going green. Mark Halla owns The Mustard Seed near Chaska, Minn. It’s a garden center that uses a lot of energy. There’s a pump that...
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Severe Weather Shuts Down WE Fest Friday Night
Friday night brought some scary moments for country music fans up north.
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Wildfire’s Blaze Renders N.D. Town ‘Pretty Much Lost’
A wildfire, fueled by heavy winds, has destroyed nearly all of a very small North Dakota town.
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‘CCO Radio Reporter Having Little Luck On The Hunt
Adam Carter, long-time WCCO Radio reporter, is in Pine County this weekend, hunting for a trophy buck.
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