The 2026 Minor League Baseball season has begun, which means its time for a six-month onslaught of theme nights, giveaway ...

Local arborist Luke Brunner says that low temperatures are far less dangerous to trees than heavy snow and ice. After warnings about “exploding trees” went viral this winter, a local arborist says he ...

While at a party this past weekend, I was asked if I had heard about the exploding trees recently in the upper mid-west. I had to admit that I had not, but I was interested in finding out. This item ...

Recent record-breaking winter storms and freezing temperatures have created dangerous conditions in parts of the U.S. and caused billions in damages. One moment shows just how quickly road conditions ...

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Exploding trees made quite a few headlines last month when temperatures dropped across much of the country. While the claim of trees exploding certainly grabs attention, it is a little exaggerated.

Q: I read your article on trees splitting in the cold, and I thought you might like a photo from our tree near Rochester, Minn. This linden splits a little each winter but heals up in the spring. — ...

If you’ve spent time outdoors during recent cold snaps—or scrolled social media—you may have heard talk of “exploding trees.” While the phrase sounds dramatic, the phenomenon behind it is very real ...

BEDDES: “Yes. In the Midwest, I’ve heard of areas getting into, like Wisconsin and Michigan, down to four to below zero degrees Fahrenheit. So, the trees there had relatively mild weather and there’s ...