Recent content from Todd Nelson
When markets turn down, why robots beat humans at picking stocks
A study from a University of Minnesota professor found robo-advisers can be a tool for newer investors who want to calm their panic when the market slides.
A redesigned graduate program at the University of Minnesota trains students on AI
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that data analysis will be among the fastest-growing occupations for years to come.
Here's how to start a construction career and make six figures within a few years
With many contractors saying they can't hire enough workers, establishing a career in carpentry, masonry, heating and the like can be lucrative work.
Eagan company Storm Creek makes big shift to producing clothing from recycled plastic
When a new CEO came on at the apparel company in 2014, she brought sustainability ideals with her.
A Few Badly Needed PM Showers Today
We may salvage a little hazy sun this morning, but a southbound cool front sparks a few midday and afternoon showers, even a clap of thunder. Once again the atmosphere will NOT be ripe for hail or high winds. It's been a supernaturally quiet spring for severe weather across the Upper Midwest. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
A Perfect Memorial Day Weekend Shaping Up
The next best chance of a free lawn and garden watering doesn't arrive until sometime next week when the ridge of high pressure breaks down. Until then, enjoy this prelude to the Dog Days of summer with hazy sunshine at times. It's about as good as it gets! Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
Heat Lightning? No Such Thing
Nothing severe in sight into early next week as weather systems stall; a "blocking pattern" in the atmosphere will keep showers and T-storms west of Minnesota into Memorial Day. I know, a dry holiday weekend, statewide? Quick, run out and buy a Lotto ticket. Temperatures hold in the 60s today, but I see a run of 80s starting on Saturday and continuing into next week. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
Atmospheric Perfection Today, 70F Thursday
A bubble of high pressure drifting overhead will offer light winds and a perfect-azure-blue sky today, with temperatures poking well into the 60s. A thundershower may bubble up Friday night into Saturday, with heavier, widespread showers and T-storms late Sunday into Tuesday. ECMWF (European) model guidance prints out 1-2" rain early next week, with some 2-3+" amounts for southwestern Minnesota. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson
People expect AI bots to be competent, but do not want them to be humanlike
Marat Bakpayev, assistant marketing professor at the University of Minnesota-Duluth's Labovitz School of Business and Economics, studies how people react to language used by artificial intelligence programs.
Snow: Inching Closer to Record Territory
Lingering snow showers and blustery winds will take us through Sunday. Quieter weather settles in early next week with warmer weather on Wednesday. We could be dealing with another snow event late next week. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson