Tech Minute: How To Deal With A Wet Smart Phone
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The more we use our smartphones, the more likely it is they can be damaged. But if you accidentally drop your phone in water, you may not have to shell out a lot of money to have...
View ArticleCold, Sloppy Spring Delays Planting Season For Weeks
WAVERLY, Minn. (WCCO) – While we all complain about the weather, farmers need cooperation from Mother Nature to make their money, and the cool spring has pushed back planting of this year’s sweet...
View ArticleSnowy, Wet Spring Delaying SE MN Farmers, Could Hurt Yields
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – While it’s only May, some Minnesota farmers are already nervous about this year’s crop outlook. The weather has pushed planting back by weeks in southeastern Minnesota. “In...
View ArticleSince May 1, Mpls Has 3X More Rain Than Seattle
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After a miserable winter, you’d think Mother Nature would cut us a break. Think again. The 6 1/2 inches of rain since May 1 is three times what Seattle, Wash., has experienced....
View ArticleRecent Rain’s Bright Side: Better Drought Outlook
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There’s one bright side to the dark clouds we’ve seen day after day — a better drought outlook. Meteorologist Matt Brickman said while some of the state is still in a severe...
View ArticleIt’s A ‘Rush Hour’ Harvest With Crops Behind
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It has been a challenging year for Minnesota farmers. Many got their crops in late, dealt with dry conditions in August, and are now working in wet fields this fall. You may...
View ArticleWet Weather Hampers Minnesota Corn Planting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The wet, cold weather is preventing Minnesota farmers from getting much planting done. In its weekly crop progress and condition report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleDespite Rain, Minnesota Farmers Make Corn Progress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota farmers have been able to make gains planting corn, despite continued wet and cool weather. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 20 percent of...
View ArticleWet Conditions Delay Final Minnesota Planting Push
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wet conditions are delaying a final planting push by Minnesota farmers. Ninety-six percent of Minnesota’s expected corn acreage has been planted, which is just 1 percentage point...
View ArticleTwin Cities’ June 2nd Wettest On Record
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been quite the cold and wet month for the Twin Cities, according to weather officials. WCCO’s Mike Augustyniak says that readings at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International...
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