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Storms cause damage in northern South Dakota

June 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The National Weather Service office in Aberdeen reported wind gusts approaching 70 mph throughout the region. Continue Reading

Thousands remain without power in eastern SD

April 11, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

SIOUX FALLS Thousands of people remain without electricity in eastern South Dakota as a spring storm pounding the state enters its third day. Continue Reading

Winter storm names: Are they a public service, or just hot air?

January 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

In a confluence of marketing hot air and a ridge of cool calculation, the Weather Channel has started pumping out its own storm names. Continue Reading

NYC Marathon is canceled following storm damage

November 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Under growing pressure as thousands still shivered from Sandy, the New York City Marathon was canceled Friday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race. Continue Reading

More Upper Midwest Red Cross volunteers head east

November 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

More Red Cross volunteers from the Upper Midwest are heading east to help victims of Superstorm Sandy. Continue Reading

In NYC, the show goes on, even if sans audience

October 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

For the second night in a row, superstorm Sandy and its aftermath forced David Letterman to live out that performer’s nightmare: Telling jokes to a vacant theater, or as he called it, “a big ol’ empty barn.” Continue Reading

St. Cloud women’s hockey team finally returning home following Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The St. Cloud State women’s hockey team is finally returning home after getting stranded on the East Coast because of superstorm Sandy. Continue Reading

N.J. flying tankers take shelter from Sandy at GFAFB

October 30, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Seven KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft from New Jersey are waiting
out Superstorm Sandy at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The refueling tankers were evacuated Sunday, in advance of the storm, which began battering the East Coast Monday. Continue Reading

Like the Herald, Weather Channel gets into name game for winter storms

October 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

When the next big blizzard rolls around, the Herald might not be the only news organization giving it a name The Weather Channel said Tuesday it too will join the fun. Continue Reading

Storms hit area counties

September 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday nights brought hail, wind and rain to some parts of the region. Continue Reading