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Currently in the Twin Cities — October 13, 2023: A soaker on Friday
Plus, new hope for rapid solar power expansion.
Sven Sundgaard & Eric Holthaus
October 12, 2023
The weather, currently.
A soaker on Friday
A Friday the 13th soaker is taking shape for much of Minnesota. Rain will fill in Thursday evening and it will be wet Thursday night into Friday and Friday night for most of southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. Up to 2 to 4 inches of rain will fall across the southern third of the state! Of note will be the wind too: 20-25 mph with gusts over 40 mph.
We’ll remain mostly cloudy over the weekend with gradually more sunshine by Monday. We’re then in for a warming trend with highs in the low 60s likely mid to late next week, which is above normal by several degrees.
What you need to know, currently.
The LA Times has a story out today about the solar industry and desert conservationists making friends. It’s worth a read in its entirety, only if for the fact that it should bring a sunny moment into your day.
After nearly two years of negotiations, a coalition of solar companies, conservationists and other groups has come to terms on a set of principles — and plans for further collaboration — that could speed up the construction of badly needed renewable energy projects while also protecting wildlife habitat, preserving treasured landscapes and benefiting nearby communities.
Climate-friendly renewable energy development in line with justice for all living things is in everyone’s interest. Let’s hope California can continue to lead the way.
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