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July: Sunniest part of year, less rain PressPass

WORTHINGTON — Starting in mid-July, strong southwesterly winds begin to blow, bringing with them sunny skies, drier air, hot days and decreased rainfall.

By Bob Cashel , July 02, 2009

Severe thunderstorm watch set for area PressPass

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota, including Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties and Lyon, O'Brien, Dickinson and Osceola counties.

By DAILY GLOBE , June 23, 2009

Midwest storms spawn possible tornadoes PressPass

Midwest storms spawn possible tornadoes MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Powerful storms that rolled across the Midwest brought heavy rain, strong winds and spawned several apparent tornadoes, damaging homes and businesses, tossing railcars off their tracks and knocking out power to thousands.

By Associated Press , June 19, 2009

May had regular temps, but very dry PressPass

WORTHINGTON — The month of May went into the weather record books close to the historic average as far as temperatures but far short of the rainfall that is usual for the fifth month of the year.

By Bob Cashel , June 09, 2009

June: Sunny and warmer PressPass

Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees may occur on any date in June over parts of the areas in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota.

By Bob Cashel , June 02, 2009

April weather cooler than usual PressPass

WORTHINGTON — Those who kept their warm clothing in the front of their closets during April did the correct thing.

By Bob Cashel , May 08, 2009

Month of May: subject to cold spells PressPass

WORTHINGTON — Residents of this region should give a special welcome to the month of May.

By Bob Cashel , May 01, 2009

Be aware! Severe weather will make an appearance PressPass

WORTHINGTON — If you don’t like the weather here, stick around, because it will change. So far this spring, the most severe weather in this area has been a blizzard, but hold on to your hats, folks!

By Justine Wettschreck , April 20, 2009

March right about normal with temperature readings PressPass

WORTHINGTON — The month of March went into the 2009 weather record books with an average high of 39.7 degrees. The average of the overnight lows was 20.1 degrees, so the month’s temperature mean was 29.9 degrees.

By Bob Cashel , April 08, 2009

This is spring? PressPass

This is spring?

By Brian Korthals , April 06, 2009

Blizzard conditions possible Saturday, Sunday

Blizzard conditions possible Saturday, Sunday SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm watch, to begin Saturday afternoon and end Sunday afternoon for counties in Minnesota and Iowa including Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone, Rock, Lyon, Osceola and Dickinson counties.

By DAILY GLOBE , April 03, 2009

April forecast: Warmer than normal this year PressPass

April forecast: Warmer than normal this year WORTHINGTON — The strong winter-to-summer temperature rise that commences mid-March terminates around April 20, after which the rise becomes more gradual. Thus, the first 20 days of April are one of transitional weather.

By Bob Cashell , April 01, 2009

Wind chill advisory issued for southwest Minnesota PressPass

Wind chill advisory issued for southwest Minnesota 7 p.m. Update
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A wind chill advisory has been issued for Murray, Cottonwood, Pipestone Nobles, Jackson and Rock Counties, to begin at 1 a.m. and end at noon Wednesday.

By DAILY GLOBE , March 10, 2009

Winter storm watch in effect PressPass

Winter storm watch in effect SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties for Tuesday afternoon and evening.

By DAILY GLOBE , March 09, 2009

Spring nears, but storm danger still there PressPass

WORTHINGTON — The great transition from cold-season weather to warm-season weather commences around March 15. The average daily temperature rises only about four degrees from the first of the month, but then rises 11 more degrees by the 31st.

By Bob Cashel , March 03, 2009

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1984: Pea Pods and Metrodomes

This Pea Pod from 1984 mentions the Metrodome, which the Twins will soon not be playing in anymore.

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Reprint

1959: Cloud Seeding Meeting at the Globe

The Farm Bureau and other entities discussed cloud seeding in 1959 at the Daily Globe's office. Next post at noon.

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Aug 30, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Reprint

1959: Windstorm Strikes the Area and Local Hatchery

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Aug 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Reprint

1959: Hail Destroys Crops Near Slayton

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jul 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Reprint

Bad hair month

Mom always thought it was cute when the two youngest of her four children traipsed around on the farm in their curly locks. She thought younger brother Jason and I were blessed with naturally curly hair. Some may call it a blessing. Jason and I would call it a curse. Jason has it easy. Ever since

Posted by: Julie Buntjer on Jul 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM | The Farm Bleat

Tracking the storms

When I first started working at the Daily Globe more than five years ago, there was a system for covering storms. If there was severe weather, the reporters were supposed to converge on the newsroom to help cover the story. Over time, that system sort of evaporated. So when the newsroom’s s

Posted by: Julie Buntjer on Jul 10, 2009 at 12:01 AM | The Farm Bleat

The Evil Devil Sun and the Rays of Death

The title of my post may be a slight exaggeration, but ever since I researched the topic of suntanning and its relationship to skin cancer, I've avoided going outside in direct sunlight whenever possible. When I do go out, and I know about it ahead of time, I try to put on sunscreen at least once ev

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jul 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

The Perversity of the Weather Forecast

I wouldn't trust any extended weather forecast, but currently the prediction is for partly or mostly sunny skies every single day for the next s

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jun 30, 2009 at 2:08 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

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