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Dr. Mark Seeley: Minnesota's Most Historic and Impactful Blizzards


Adults / Lifelong Learning -
Fall 2025

Blizzards have long been part of Minnesota’s climate, especially in the western prairie ecosystems. Many pioneer newspapers, diaries, and letters contain stories of blizzards and their impact on Minnesota communities. In the early days of statehood there was no National Weather Service system in place to warn citizens about impending blizzards and dangerous storms. Stories of survival abound. 

Further, our historic climate observations well document blizzards in terms of speed, intensity, duration, and impact. All of these topics will be discussed in this presentation by Dr. Mark Seeley!

Registration deadline: October 29th at noon

Mark Seeley

Dr. Mark Seeley is the former Extension Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota from 1978 to 2018. In his role as Extension Climatologist and Meteorologist Dr. Seeley managed the Weather and Climate Education Program, as well as doing research and teaching. He has served as a weekly commentator on Minnesota Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” news program and written the weekly newsletter (blog) “Minnesota WeatherTalk” since 1992.

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District Education Center : Rm 103 - Community Room
Wednesday, Oct 29
6:30 - 7:30 PM

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Price: $ 25 00