Written by Deb Groebner, Southern Coordinator YES! students and coaches from around the state gathered online Oct. 28 to learn “How to Make Sense of Minnesota’s Changing Climate,” presented by Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, climatologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources. “Minnesota’s climate is getting wetter and warmer,” Blumenfeld told the students. More precipitation is falling during
YES! Kicks Off the Season with a Virtual Fall Summit
Written by Shelli-Kae Foster, Deb Groebner, and Taylor Templer YES! launched its first virtual Fall Summit on September 30th with over 70 students and teachers in attendance. The theme for this year was “Climate Change in Minnesota.” The virtual event included numerous interactive components such as polls, charades, and guessing games to keep participants engaged. Sydney Bauer, a recent