Thursday a.m. update: Well hello arctic blast
Welcome to the chilly Thursday, and good morning. Here’s what you need to know for the day.
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Bundle up thick Thursday. The highest high in the state is 3. In the Twin Cities, the high is 1 below zero with 10 to 15 mph winds. At night, statewide lows range from 10 below to 20 below. Metro lows around 12 below with wind chills down to 20 below and 30 below zero. More on Updraft. | Forecast
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