April 23, 2001 - There was a soupy mixture of rain, sleet, and snow.
April 23, 2001 - Discussion about Duluth's weather and the effects it has on the town.
April 23, 2001 - The Minnesota Council of Churches and clergy and laypeople created the Minnesota Interfaith Climate Change Campaign to educate about global warming through the pious perspective.
April 24, 2001 - State safety officials say the extra rain that has drenched Minnesota the last few days will force rivers to crest again. These second crests are expected to be even higher than last week in the metro area and southern Minnesota. The good news is second crests in the hard hit areas like Montevideo and Granite Falls will probably not reach previous crest levels. Minnesota Public Radio's Helms reports.
April 24, 2001 - Here in Minnesota, the weekend's heavy rains are adding increasing pressure to the stability of dikes and levees. The National Weather Service has predicted some Minnesota's rivers will crest a second time, although it could take another few days for that to happen. When the St. Croix crested in Stillwater three days ago, the river crept perilously close to the Dock Cafe. Owner Mike McGuire says right now the water is lapping over his restaurant's patio deck:
April 25, 2001 - The spring snow melt, and recent rains have done more than cause flooding across Minnesota. All that water creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. Or does it? Joining us on the line is Mike McClain, public affairs officer with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. That's Mike McClain. He's with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
April 27, 2001 - Minnesota rivers still face the threat of floods and with rains expected over the weekend, it will be awhile before waters recede. The Minnesota River at Jordan is expected to remain above flood stage for at least three to four weeks. In St. Paul, the Mississippi River could remain at flood stage for the next three weeks. And, the St. Croix crested today in Stillwater at its highest level since the record flood of 1965. The town of Afton is nestled alongside the St. Croix. In the past 24 hours they've stacked 12-thousand sandbags and today, mayor Charlie Devine ordered eight-thousand more. Water is filling basements in homes in the flood plain, and Devine has required the shutoff of septic systems.
May 1, 2001 - Severe weather continues to pummel parts of Minnesota. We've had reports of several possible tornadoes. Currently there is a tornado warning for Waseca and Steele counties until 6:45. There have also been numerous thunderstorms. We have a warning in effect for Dakota, Washington, Ramsey and Pine counties until 6:30. Rich Nystat is a meterologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen. He says these storms have been very strong.
May 2, 2001 - Unseasonable weather that dumped snow in northern Minnesota and poured rain in central and southern sections last week has further delayed spring planting. It was the second wettest April in Minnesota history - but many in agriculture say that could be a blessing in disguise once the crops go in. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
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