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Kurt Stafki
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Aurora activity is picking up again tonight. This is the view from South Minneapolis. #mnwx
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Here’s the best part: neither of them deserve to win the election.
October 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Scientists are desperately searching for more fresh drinking water while tech companies are planning new AI data centers that consume fresh water. Our species is the Ouroboros. apnews.com/article/fres...
Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
Scientists conducting a first-of-its-kind drilling operation have extracted samples of fresh water hiding in massive reservoirs deep under the ocean.
apnews.com
September 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
anyway here’s a bird
August 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Storm chasing from the local playground. #mnwx
June 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Yeah, sure. We all believe you.
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson was joking when he said at a meeting Monday that he was not aware of the upcoming hurricane season, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
DHS says FEMA head was joking when he said he wasn't aware of hurricane season
President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly floated the idea of terminating the emergency disaster agency.
nbcnews.to
June 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We did not get the caliber of storm to earn these mammatus, but I’ll enjoy them at a discounted rate. #mnwx
June 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Did not expect a cameo from my company van in the lead image in a story about the decline in Canadian tourism thanks to Trump’s poor policies and terrible international relations. www.startribune.com/canada-touri...
Northern Minnesota worried recent dip in Canadian visitors portends slow summer
The economy of Cook County, nestled between Lake Superior and the Canadian border, is driven by tourism. A lot of the tourists are from Canada.
www.startribune.com
June 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is not a common weather alert. Hope I see a cute lil funnel cloud. #mnwx
May 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Genocide continues.
Israeli strikes kill at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, including those in a school-turned-shelter.

The military says it targeted militants operating from the school.
Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza, including 36 in a school-turned shelter, medics say
Israel renewed its offensive in March after ending the ceasefire with Hamas, aiming to seize control of Gaza and keep fighting until Hamas is destroyed or disarmed.
nbcnews.to
May 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We did some unplanned plumbing tonight because is there any other kind?
May 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
That little cell by Brainerd didn’t get the email about the tornado watch being canceled. #mnwx
April 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Already trying to pass costs onto customers”

As if there is any other way. The alternative is American companies going out of business
Businesses dealing with the early stages of President Trump’s tariffs are looking for ways to pass increasing costs onto consumers, according to a Federal Reserve report.
Businesses are already trying to pass tariff costs onto customers, Fed report says
Companies reported getting notices from suppliers about rising costs, and they looked to find ways not to absorb the increases.
nbcnews.to
April 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Nice weekend of rain! 1.81” so far here in 55417. Let’s hope we start to see crocuses and daffodils poke through the soil after this needed moisture. #mnwx
March 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
They plan to remove the E and the P from EPA.
March 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Had no idea that Las Vegas had a team and I’m proud of myself.
espn.com ESPN @espn.com · Mar 8
Breaking: Geno Smith is being traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, sources tell Adam Schefter.
March 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trump’s plan is to dismantle the National Weather Service and sell the parts. Storm warnings will be behind a paywall.
The weather service? The ones that predict blizzards, tornados, hurricanes…
Maybe when you’ve got a bunker and security that doesn’t matter to you, but for the rest of us…

Trump fires hundreds working on weather forecasts, satellite data, radar systems
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Trump fires hundreds working on weather forecasts, satellite data and radar systems
The terminations come days before a potential severe weather outbreak in the southeastern U.S. — and just months ahead of the next Atlantic hurricane season.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Lovely, muddy walk along Minnehaha Creek this afternoon. The creek is still frozen. The flowing water on the ice is melted snow from storm drains. #mnwx
February 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Major spring temperature milestone here in South Minneapolis. #mnwx
February 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Do you think Christian Pulisic will feature this aggregate loss in the next season of his mockumentary?
February 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Have you ever sat down and thought, “I need to get a bunch more tattoos”? Because after three years of no tattoos, I’m back. Better buy stock in Aquaphor.
February 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Okay. So being a racist doesn’t make him a “bad dude.” Nor would being a felon and/or rapist, based on JD’s colleagues.

What *would* make someone a bad person?
NEW: VP Vance says he supports rehiring a DOGE staff member who resigned after it was found that he had previously made racist social media posts: "I say bring him back ... If he’s a bad dude or a terrible member of the team, fire him for that.”
‘Bring him back’: Vance says he supports rehiring DOGE staffer who resigned over racist social media posts
Marko Elez resigned after The Wall Street Journal reported he had posted a message to X that included “normalize Indian hate.”
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This is the guy who will sell the National Weather Service for parts. The storm warnings that save lives will be things of the past. It’s all listed in Project 2025.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Feb 5
President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned about Jacobs' scientific integrity after his prior involvement in "Sharpiegate."
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with 'Sharpiegate' ties
President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned about Jacobs' scientific integrity after his prior involvement in "Sharpiegate."
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Really hope this is inspired by Bluey S2E6 episode “Stumpfest”
February 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM