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
The Color of Your Vehicle Impacts Resale – Here are Colors That Hold Their Value Longer
When considering your next ride, factor color into the equation - it may put thousands of dollars back in your pocket when you go to sell.
Here’s How the “30-30 Rule” May Save Your Life During a Northland Thunderstorm Season
Just because it's not raining doesn't mean the lightning threat is over - the 30-30 Rule could, in reality, save your life.
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Sometimes the old ways are the best ways, and people have shared cures for hiccups, hangovers and food poisoning that sounds a little crazy at first glance, but they work.
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5 Severe Weather Myths That May Get You in Big Trouble
For 50 years I've been tracking weather, and otherwise smart adults consistently get these weather facts wrong - here's a list of the biggest severe weather myths.
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.
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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.
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