My Weather Obsession
If you are following the Sherburne History Center facebook page over the last few weeks you will have noticed we are a bit obsessed about the weather. In studying local historic newspapers, it appears the concern for weather is part of the character of Sherburne County residents. And, it simply isn’t the record highs and lows, the impressively strong winds, or tornadoes that roll through the county. Each day the weather is unique and becomes an interesting facet of coming events. Even the smallest details are noted. In August of 1894, the Sherburne County Star News reported not only was it hot (the daytime temperature hovered around 100 all week with a night time low of the high 80s), but also technology had taken a step forward for weather forecasters. The newspaper reported, “ Elk River is now furnished with weather reports by telephone. The character of the weather is no better than it was before.” Extremes in the weather were always...