Curious Minnesota
Curious Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune
Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole?
8 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2023 at 8:18 pm.
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Let's talk about Minnesota's favorite topic: The weather. Minnesota's bitter winters are part of the state's national identity. But how cold is it, really? Is it really colder than the North Pole? Ash Miller talks to Eric Roper about why the answer isn't as simple as it may seem.

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