MPR News AM Update: What to expect as Trump comes to town
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Rain, thunder and maybe snow. It should be an interesting weather day, with chances of rain and thunder statewide. In the northwest, a winter storm watch begins in the afternoon. Highs there will be in the mid 40s. In the metro, highs in the mid 60s and possible high winds come with afternoon rain. More on Updraft. | Forecast
Trump continues his push to win Minnesota with a rally today. We’ll be on the story all day, from protests to counter-protests to the event itself. We’ll stream video from the event and happenings outside our Facebook page. Here’s some information on road closures and what to expect if you’re traveling in the metro area.
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To understand the context for President Trump’s reelection campaign stop at the Target Center, read our stories on how he plans to win the state and how Democrats hope to stop him.
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