Paul Douglas has 45 years of television and radio experience, the vast majority of that time spent tracking weather in Minnesota. A serial entrepreneur, Douglas has launched 7 weather-tech businesses and written 4 books about weather and climate change. A member of the Minnesota Broadcast Hall of Fame, Douglas was featured in NOVA’s “Decoding the Weather Machine” and had a role in Steven Spielberg's movies "Jurassic Park" and "Twister". Paul has been married for nearly 40 years, with two sons and a grandson, Jordan.
Paul Douglas
Record 24 Air Quality Alert Days in Minnesota So Far in 2023 – Here are Tools to Stay Safer
Minnesota has already set a record for the number of days with poor air quality, and persistent wildfires over Canada will mean episodes of thick smoke the rest of the summer.
This Northland Town is One of the Top 100 Affordable Family Destinations in the US
One Northland town cracked the top 100 towns in the USA for affordable family vacations.
You May Be “Retro” If You’ve Used Any Of These 8 Gadgets
Not that long ago, before everything was digitally stored in the cloud and available in real time, we used paper, film and retro devices and it wasn't all that bad.
There is One Minnesota Place that is Almost Tornado-Proof
Cook County, Minnesota has the distinction as the least tornado-prone county in the state of Minnesota.
What Are The New Walleye Regulations for Saturday’s Minnesota Fishing Opener?
An estimated half million Minnesotans will spend time on their favorite lake this weekend as the 2023 Minnesota Fishing Opener kicks off. Some of them will be fully up to speed on new regulations regarding walleye.
Dog Walking Injuries Have Quadrupled in 20 Years – What is Going On?
Nearly half a million Americans have been injured walking their dogs since 2001, and the injury-rate has quadrupled in 20 years, for a long list of reasons. How can we lower the risk, to ourselves and our canine friends?
The Most Tornado-Proof County in Minnesota Is Closer Than You Think
That massive air conditioner in our back yard not only keeps us comfortable during the summer, but it kills off most of the severe storms capable of spinning up tornadoes. Cook County: take a bow. You are the most "tornado-safe" county in Minnesota.
Kirk Cousins and 2022 Vikings Season To Be Showcased on Upcoming Netflix Series
Kirk Cousins had an almost Cinderella-like season as Vikings quarterback in 2022. Almost. Winning games he wasn't supposed to win, and winning the NFC North title for the first time since 2017. Now he's winning a close-up on "Quarterback" a Netflix sports series set to debut this summer. He'll be joined by Patrick Mahomes (never heard of him) and Marcus Mariota
Who Had “Invasion of Canadian Super-Pigs” On Their 2023 Bingo Card?
Canada is grappling with a new breed of wild pig, a cross between feral hogs and domestic pigs that can run over 600 pounds. There are predictions these super-pigs will migrate into the northern tier of the U.S. soon, with a long list of implications for crops, health and safety.
Lake Superior Ice Hits 50-Year Record Low. Why?
Satellite data shows ice on Lake Superior at the lowest levels ever recorded as of February 15, less than 5% of the greatest Great Lake is frozen over.