Experts at St. Olaf: Spring potholes are born in winter
October 05, 2026
October 05, 2026
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 5 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Experts at St. Olaf: Spring potholes are born in winter
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While Minnesotans typically associate hitting bumps in the road with spring or summer, the science behind what makes a pothole occur begins months prior.
St. Olaf Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Paul Jackson '92 explains why Minnesota's climate in particular is prone . . .
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Experts at St. Olaf: Spring potholes are born in winter
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While Minnesotans typically associate hitting bumps in the road with spring or summer, the science behind what makes a pothole occur begins months prior.
St. Olaf Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Paul Jackson '92 explains why Minnesota's climate in particular is prone . . .