Spring Does Exist

By Jennifer Poenix

It's April in Minnesota, and you know what that means. Unpredictability.

There's sun and temps in the 40's in the forecast this week. No snow in the foreseeable future, so we're hopeful.

I recently returned from Portland, Oregon, where I attended the National Federation of Community Broadcasters conference with Maggie Montgomery, Katie Carter, and Michael Small. The above photo was taken the day before we left.

It was raining with and about 40 degrees when we arrived in Portland, but spring has definitely made its mark there and isn't looking back. The following photos offer proof:
So, don't worry folks. Spring is alive and well in some parts of the country. It's just taking its time (as usual) to arrive in northern Minnesota, but when it does arrive, it will be beautiful!