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Flash floods and extreme temperatures — both heat and cold — are having a negative impact on infrastructure across the Midwest.
These extreme weather swings take a toll on roads, bridges and railroads, leading to headaches for travel and daily commutes.
Kiley Price wrote about the threat for Inside Climate News and joined MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner to explain what’s being done to address the aging infrastructure in the Midwest.
From data centers to growth — electricity demand in Minnesota is rising.
That’s led Xcel Energy to request a 13 percent rate increase over the next two years and increase capital spending by $11 billion.
Walker Orenstein, reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune, said the utility has plans to...
Published 11/15/24
While it’s unclear just how snowy this winter will be, NOAA data shows that Minnesota winters have warmed more than five degrees on average since 1970. Warmer winters may cause more freeze-thaw cycles and increased road salt use. State maintenance engineer Jed Falgren spoke to MPR News chief...
Published 10/31/24