No, you don't have to worry about trees in Minnesota exploding in the extreme cold. But it is a real thing... kind of.

When cold arrives fast like this, some people report sightings of “exploding trees.” Trees don’t actually blow up like fireworks, but they can split suddenly with a loud “bang.” This is called a ...

As temperatures plunge in Minnesota, residents are warned that the brutal cold can cause local trees to crack, especially ...

Frost cracking in trees, may lead to loud "explosion" type noises over central Wisconsin as the arctic air arrives ...