Joseph Dames

Joseph Dames is a meteorologist currently working as the weekend morning meteorologist at WCCO. Born and raised in Illinois, Joseph developed an interest in weather due to the infamous 1990 F5 tornado near his hometown. He attended Eastern Illinois University with a concentration in broadcast meteorology and spent seven years covering various weather events in Portland, Oregon before joining WCCO. In his free time, Joseph enjoys outdoor activities, live music, and trying different restaurants. He is a fan of Chicago sports teams and deep dish pizza. Joseph is available to speak at events and can be contacted for weather-related questions or story ideas.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/personality/joseph-dames/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • It was difficult to see the northern lights on Monday night due to air quality conditions.
  • Temperatures will be cooler but around average in the Twin Cities, with highs in the lower 70s.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Mother's Day Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Affects Minnesota

Mother's Day Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Affects Minnesota

Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024 Wildfire smoke from Canada triggers an air quality alert in Minnesota on Mother's Day, affecting areas including the Twin Cities metro and reaching Red category levels. Central Minnesota can expect weakened air quality Sunday afternoon, with dissipation by midday Monday.