Maggie Koerth
@maggiek.bsky.social
CNN editor for climate and weather. Columnist at Star Tribune. Sometimes news at Science Friday. Nieman Fellow '15.
Previously: Science journalist with FiveThirtyEight, NYT Magazine, BoingBoing, mental_floss, and etc.
My views are not my employer's.
Previously: Science journalist with FiveThirtyEight, NYT Magazine, BoingBoing, mental_floss, and etc.
My views are not my employer's.
Environmental justice matters because past injustice still shapes how climate change impacts black and brown Minnesotans. My latest: www.startribune.com/racism-mappi...
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Environmental justice matters because past injustice still shapes how climate change impacts black and brown Minnesotans. My latest: www.startribune.com/racism-mappi...
Also this is the second kid activity I’ve been to today (there was an 8-12 swim meet for the older child in the morning). And I am making a lot of headway on embroidery.
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Also this is the second kid activity I’ve been to today (there was an 8-12 swim meet for the older child in the morning). And I am making a lot of headway on embroidery.
Oh no! Child’s aerial circus class doesn’t have parent seating in the studio and is down the hallway from a distillery. I’m forced to try a gin flight.
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Oh no! Child’s aerial circus class doesn’t have parent seating in the studio and is down the hallway from a distillery. I’m forced to try a gin flight.
My dad and I went out to look for auroras. Saw nothing. 10 minutes later the neighbors are frantically texting us. Turns out, we couldn’t see the auroras because they were right over the top of the damn house. This is Near North. Walking distance from downtown.
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
My dad and I went out to look for auroras. Saw nothing. 10 minutes later the neighbors are frantically texting us. Turns out, we couldn’t see the auroras because they were right over the top of the damn house. This is Near North. Walking distance from downtown.
My favorite is when she just kinda stands around looking like she forgot what she was doing.
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
My favorite is when she just kinda stands around looking like she forgot what she was doing.
Another oil change, another proof of life on my mechanic’s cat, who has reached the age of 24.
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Another oil change, another proof of life on my mechanic’s cat, who has reached the age of 24.
#neverforget that one of the last things I did on Twitter was make my dad go viral in such a way as to return periodically to me like a boomerang on different social media platforms.
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#neverforget that one of the last things I did on Twitter was make my dad go viral in such a way as to return periodically to me like a boomerang on different social media platforms.
I can’t not hear this in the “it’s a me, Mario” voice.
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I can’t not hear this in the “it’s a me, Mario” voice.
Wait. Sorry. Am I meant to understand that that trope-y 80s movie poster look was just ONE DUDE doing his thing?
October 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Wait. Sorry. Am I meant to understand that that trope-y 80s movie poster look was just ONE DUDE doing his thing?
Me and coffee are back at the desk. Starting a new job today as an editor with CNN’s climate and weather division. Very excited to work with @angela-fritz.bsky.social and crew!
October 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Me and coffee are back at the desk. Starting a new job today as an editor with CNN’s climate and weather division. Very excited to work with @angela-fritz.bsky.social and crew!
Also this happened, apparently.
October 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Also this happened, apparently.
Also this explanation of how Mary learned to write again after she became blind was pretty cool. And a letter she wrote!
October 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Also this explanation of how Mary learned to write again after she became blind was pretty cool. And a letter she wrote!
So I went to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Pepin today. Major highlight: A real life pig bladder ball!
October 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
So I went to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Pepin today. Major highlight: A real life pig bladder ball!
Did you all know that some kids once found a whole ass mastodon just falling out of a hillside in Wisconsin?
October 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Did you all know that some kids once found a whole ass mastodon just falling out of a hillside in Wisconsin?
I regret to report that I’m now the mom who stops at flea markets in the middle of nowhere and texts her preteen to see if they want this amazing $25 phone desk and might just buy it even if I don’t hear anything back cause where else are you gonna get that kind of deal
October 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I regret to report that I’m now the mom who stops at flea markets in the middle of nowhere and texts her preteen to see if they want this amazing $25 phone desk and might just buy it even if I don’t hear anything back cause where else are you gonna get that kind of deal
I need you all to know that I am staying in the Moon Landing room at The Don Q Inn.
October 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I need you all to know that I am staying in the Moon Landing room at The Don Q Inn.
I am both curious about who is paying for this poll and why.
And I am curious about real answers. What would make better city parks in the Twin Cities (places with a reasonably rad city park baseline).
And I am curious about real answers. What would make better city parks in the Twin Cities (places with a reasonably rad city park baseline).
September 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I am both curious about who is paying for this poll and why.
And I am curious about real answers. What would make better city parks in the Twin Cities (places with a reasonably rad city park baseline).
And I am curious about real answers. What would make better city parks in the Twin Cities (places with a reasonably rad city park baseline).
Thank god it wasn’t the turkeys
September 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank god it wasn’t the turkeys
The fact that I had the ovaries to get up and sing Angel from Montgomery with this band is, like, a major step in my therapy journey.
September 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The fact that I had the ovaries to get up and sing Angel from Montgomery with this band is, like, a major step in my therapy journey.
Why don’t we get cool public entertainments anymore?
September 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Why don’t we get cool public entertainments anymore?
Popcorn. Bourbon. 9/11 oral history. Perfect Friday night.
September 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Popcorn. Bourbon. 9/11 oral history. Perfect Friday night.
“Prince William” out here acting like the most boring man who ever messaged you on the apps. I expect better from my scammers.
September 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“Prince William” out here acting like the most boring man who ever messaged you on the apps. I expect better from my scammers.
One of my favorite state fair creative activities objects this year: a quilted infographic documenting climate change.
September 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
One of my favorite state fair creative activities objects this year: a quilted infographic documenting climate change.
People think crime is rising because fear of crime is only kinda-sorta about crime. My latest for the @startribune.com
www.startribune.com/mpls-crime-r...
www.startribune.com/mpls-crime-r...
August 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
People think crime is rising because fear of crime is only kinda-sorta about crime. My latest for the @startribune.com
www.startribune.com/mpls-crime-r...
www.startribune.com/mpls-crime-r...