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
Which is Harder on Your Body: Extreme Heat or Extreme Cold?
Residents of the Northland are much more acclimated to extreme cold than extreme heat, but NOAA's data set shows that it's the heat we should be more worried about.
Buckle Up: Warming Climate Increasing Risk of In-Flight Clear Air Turbulence
Fasten your seat belt, because clear air turbulence has increased, with some of the biggest increases in big mid-air bumps coming high above the United States.
How Can I Protect My Family From Wildfire Smoke?
Smoke has arrived a couple of months early this summer season and here is how you can help your family protect themselves on days when air quality is poor.
Final 2023 Minnesota State Fair Musical Line-Up: Who Has $200+ Tickets?
This year's Minnesota State Fair features a wildly diverse line-up of musical artists with tickets prices ranging from $33 to $207.
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.
Utah Tops List of “Best States” While Minnesota Edges Out Wisconsin in Top 10
We all know that living in Minnesota and Wisconsin is a good thing, in spite of character-building winters. This year, US News and World Report's "Best States" list confirms the wisdom of living here.
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?
Wayzata, Minnesota and Fish Creek, Wisconsin? Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Each State
Wayzata, Minnesota and Fish Creek are, respectively, the most expensive neighborhoods in Minnesota and Wisconsin. What are the priciest zip codes in every state in the nation? A comprehensive survey reveals some eye-opening numbers.
It’s Official: Snowiest Duluth Winter Since 1885 – Ice Storm Potential Today
You just endured - survived - enjoyed the snowiest winter since accurate weather records were first started in Duluth back in 1885. Today will bring high winds, serious icing and a changeover back to snow, with heaviest accumulation north and west of the Twin Ports.
Epic Winter Snow Accumulation Increasing Spring Flood Risk
Some of us are cheering on a Top 10 or Top 5 Winter Snowfall Record for the Twin Ports and Northland, but every additional inch of snow increases the potential for serious spring flooding, and that threat continues to rise.