Weather Features

  • Flooding Forces Closure of Lake Superior Zoo

    In an e-mail Wednesday afternoon, officials said it's possible the zoo will need to remain closed for the entire day for clean up efforts. In addition, all summer camps for Thursday are cancelled.

  • A History Of Climate Change

    There is a great deal of talk these days about climate change, but it's hardly a new phenomenon. The Earth is billions of years old and throughout its history the surface has been constantly evolving. The Northland has seen some amazing shifts in its history, and some of those changes have had world-altering consequences as Meteorologist George Kessler reports.

  • Weather Radios Give Safety Edge in Storm Season

    When tornadoes and severe thunderstorms threaten, a weather radio can be crucial when it comes to seeking shelter in time. But most people don't know much about them. Meteorologists Dave Anderson and Shannon Murphy fill us in.

  • Northland Winters: A Change In Climate

    Climate change is one of the hottest topics in politics these days, but are there actually any measured changes in the Northland's climate? George Kessler joins us with a look at what current research has to say.

  • Sky Warn Program Trains Severe Weather Spotters

    It's severe weather awareness week and Dave Anderson tells us we can all raise our storm I.Q. with free lessons offered by the National Weather Service.

  • Eco-Friendly Living

    If you are looking to build or remodel your home, let the Eco-Home at Hawk Ridge lead by example. Meteorologist Shannon Murphy tells us how this house became a classroom for dozens of students from the University of Wisconsin Stout in "Your Green Life."

  • Severe Weather Drills Sound Throughout MN

    April is Severe Weather Awareness Month, and as such, cities around Minnesota held a tornado drill Thursday afternoon. At 1:50 PM, sirens around the Northland sounded, reminding residents to heed severe weather watches and warnings. Another volunteer drill will be held Thursday evening at 6:55 PM.

  • The Northlands' Winter in Review

    This winter will hit the record books for cold and snow across the country. At one point every state in the continental United States had snow. But how has winter in the Northland shaped up historically? Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson takes a look.

  • Two Feet Of Snow Falls On Iron Range

    Many on the Iron Range spent Monday digging out from a late-season storm that dumped several feet of snow. Meanwhile crews are still working to restore power and clear roads. Chris Buckley has more.

  • Job Shadow at the NNC!

    A student from Hinckley-Finlayson High school visited the Northland's NewsCenter to see if the news or weather would be a career he would like to pursue in the future.

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