How is visibility determined?
Morning after morning, we've woken up to dense fog advisories this winter. But all year round, the weather can impact visibility. So, how is visibility determined? Good Question.
Kirsten Mitchell joined the WCCO team as a reporter in November of 2021. A Saint Paul native, Kirsten is proud to tell stories in her home state. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Go Gophs!) and interned at WCCO during her time there.
Previously, Kirsten was a Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KSEE/KGPE in Fresno, California. She reported on the frontlines of wildfires and covered the state's extreme drought.
She began her on-air career as a Multimedia Journalist in Panama City, Florida. While there, she covered Hurricane Michael, providing the community with lifesaving information during and after the category 5 storm. Her coverage earned her several awards including the 2018 Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Association award for best overall Multimedia Journalist and best General Assignment story.
While Kirsten's blood may have thinned the past few years, she is thrilled to be home, just in time for a true Minnesota winter!
In her free time, she can be found spending time with her family, going on a run or hike, and exploring new restaurants around town.
Morning after morning, we've woken up to dense fog advisories this winter. But all year round, the weather can impact visibility. So, how is visibility determined? Good Question.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Most people know that answer right away, but why is it that some people enjoy getting up early while others like to hit the snooze? Good Question.
You've probably driven by a weigh station along a Minnesota highway. Unless you drive trucks, you've probably never stopped at one. That had Joe from St. Mary's Point wondering: Why do we have weigh stations? Good Question.
The city of Minneapolis says 2023 was the most challenging year when it comes to wire thefts.
The 10 day festival brings over 100,00 visitors to downtown St. Paul to embrace the spirit of Minnesota winter. But how did the tradition get started? Good Question.
The family of Ricky Cobb II is speaking out following the charging of Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the 33-year-old's death during a traffic stop last year.
The family said the city never told them the memorial was going to be removed.
Usually, preparation for the Luminary Loppet takes about a month, but it wasn't until the recent cold snap that volunteers were able to start making the 1,600 ice luminaries.
The rink at Lake of the Isles was packed with skaters Sunday who were eager to finally get on the ice.
Despite a lackluster winter for snow, the World Snow Sculpting Championship are carrying on thanks to snow-making crews from Afton Alps.
It can be difficult for people with disabilities to find a job. But now, a new nonprofit business in St. Paul will help make that easier.
The couple said Jehad easily became part of their family and remains part of it today. He returned home to his family in Gaza in June 2023. Once the war started, everything changed for him and his family.
CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy are both encouraging people to conserve energy during this time, to avoid footing a bigger bill.
You've probably heard a lot of buzz about cutting out booze. So what does a month without alcohol do to our bodies? Good Question. As Kirsten Mitchell found, the changes are both physical and mental.
"I got the alert this morning. I talked to my dad about it, he was telling me to be careful," student Sydnee Petersen said.