Lee Frelich chats about cottonwood seeds and allergies on FOX 9

June 05, 2024
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In a new FOX 9 report, Corin Hoggard looks into whether there's a connection between allergies and the blankets of cottonwood seeds that cover Minnesota this time of year. He speaks with Forest Resources Researcher Lee Frelich to learn that what we're seeing – a ton of cottonwood fluffs floating through the air – isn't actually what's causing all the sneezing. 

Watch the FOX 9 report to learn more: "Cottonwood seeds blowing in Minnesota’s ‘season of sneeze’"

Image description: Screenshot of the June 4, 2024, FOX 9 report "Cottonwood seeds blowing in Minnesota's 'season of sneeze.'"