When Wrong is Actually Right | Jesse Ritka | TEDxFargo
A meteorologist's perspective on being wrong in forecasting and in life but how sometimes what you may think is wrong, is actually right. Growing up in Prior Lake, MN, Jesse has always been fascinated by storms. Whether it’s a massive snow storm or just a thunderstorm, she would sit on the family’s front steps, watching the weather play out in front of her eyes.Knowing in middle school that meteorology was the subject she wanted to study for the rest of her life, she mentored at the National Weather Service before she majored in meteorology at Iowa State University, minoring in journalism.Like a cyclone, Jesse swirled around the Midwest, starting her television career in Sioux Falls, SD. She moved to Milwaukee, WI to chase severe weather and broadcast from snowstorms and festivals. Almost ten years after moving away from one Dakota, Jesse moved to the other, coming to WDAY with her husband and two boys.
Jesse loves spending time with her family, whether that's in the garden, out exploring local parks or trying new foods. And when the weather cooperates, you most likely will find her outdoors taking advantage of it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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