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Shakopee, Minn.
Ben grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and moved to Shakopee in 1994, where he lives with his family. He graduated from Augsburg College in 2008 with a B.A. in Religion and currently works as an estimating engineer for a local manufacturing firm. Since witnessing powerful storms as a child, Ben has had respect for the weather. Being stuck outside for a portion of the Great Lakes Derecho of 1998 has made Ben a keen observer of the current conditions around the state. During a meteorology course he completed at Augsburg, Ben had to complete a forecasting assignment that required him to submit approximately 20 daily forecasts; he completed over sixty. One can usually find Ben looking at the sky.
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Nov. 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weatehr ReportSunshine is out after clouds cleared Friday morning. There will be mostly clear skies tonight with temps in the 40s, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:05).
November 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateA high pressure front is bringing dry, clear conditions to the Twin Cities Friday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
Nov. 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather UpdateWe will soar above average over the next few days, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 19, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather UpdateCloudy and damp with highs in the mid-40s, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
November 19, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateThe Twin Cities should see some sprinkles Thursday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
Nov. 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News At 10 9:30 P.M. Weather UpdateThursday will be cloudy, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
Nov. 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather UpdateWednesday might be the last day in the 50s for a while, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
Nov. 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather UpdateWe will have clouds today associated with the weakening system to our southeast, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather UpdateAnother sunny day with highs near 50, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
November 18, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateBright sunny skies at the beginning of your Wednesday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
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@aussienorge: That's an interesting memory. If the Minnesota History Center was around back then, you could have taken cover in the Weather … read more Permitting exhibit that displays a basement from the 1965 Fridley tornado.
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