Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=fIsPWFdeLIY Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Were the exploding trees AI? winter minnesota extremeweather nature weather [hW25DYhjcck] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The Midwest is snapping out of an extreme cold spell where temperatures were consistently -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The rumor of exploding trees spread worldwide, centering especially on Minnesota. A combination of AI videos and misleading sources overrode the responsible local news coverage from these upper midwest states. Follow for more AI vs Real video spotting and media literacy tips! PlAPYrVRnsA cIBuVLtpISw SrcPKxjoN4y fqg7KfBFALm A6Y3tjEwxpt mSzG5unP2bb
The Midwest is snapping out of an extreme cold spell where temperatures were consistently -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The rumor of exploding trees spread worldwide, centering especially on Minnesota. A combination of AI videos and misleading sources overrode the responsible local news coverage from these upper midwest states. Follow for more AI vs Real video spotting and media literacy tips! PlAPYrVRnsA cIBuVLtpISw SrcPKxjoN4y fqg7KfBFALm A6Y3tjEwxpt mSzG5unP2bb