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Here's Why It's Becoming More Common To See The Northern Lights In Minnesota

The more solar storms there are, the more likely that folks across Canada and the northern tier of the U.S. can see the aurora displays.

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September 28, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — The northern lights have been firing up more often than scientists originally predicted, giving Minnesotans prime opportunities to see the cosmic events up close.

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It's thanks to the dark spots on the sun. The more solar storms there are, the more likely that folks across Canada and the northern tier of the U.S. can see the aurora displays.

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