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Bill McAuliffe

Reporter | Weather

Phone: 612-673-7646

Bill McAuliffe covers weather, climate, the emerald ash borer and general news. He was part of a team that won an Emmy award for Red River flooding coverage in 2009. He has written books for young readers on numerous topics, including a six-book series on weather.
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Dry landscape is raising fears of a fiery spring

Last year's lush grasses and downed timber are fuel.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 11:06 PM

Mpls. cuts emissions 12.8% since '06

The city neared short-term goals in reducing greenhouse gases -- not entirely by design.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 04:18 PM

February: Winter's last chance?

Today begins the final month of an unusually warm "meteorological winter."

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 11:37 PM

A real spring break: Risk of flooding low this year

Region's residents shouldn't have to deal with sandbagging.

Updated: January 26, 2012, - 10:58 PM

New garden map shows a milder Minnesota

We're not the tropics, but an Iowa "hardiness zone" has crept in.

Updated: January 25, 2012, - 11:28 PM

Winter bug may offer climate clues

Midges, which nourish trout in Minnesota streams through the winter, can't tolerate a milder climate.

Updated: January 22, 2012, - 10:12 PM

Colder than expected, and too early for record

The mass of cold air that rolled across Minnesota drove temperatures well below what had been forecast. Those subzero temps, though, will pay only a short visit.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 11:07 PM

Subzero cold in line for a record late appearance in Minnesota

The predicted low temperature of 3 below Thursday morning would be the first subzero temperature of the winter in the Twin Cities.

Updated: January 18, 2012, - 07:05 AM

Ice supplies running thin

Halfway through January, many Minnesota events that depend on ice-covered lakes are falling through.

Updated: January 13, 2012, - 11:57 PM

Weather 2011: Going to extremes

Weather memories tend to fade quickly. But two events make 2011 stand out: the May tornado that sliced through the heart of the metro area and the lightning-sparked, drought-driven September Pagami Creek forest fire.

Updated: January 07, 2012, - 10:53 AM