A warm start to autumn in Minnesota

Fall color in Carver Park Reserve
Fall color in Carver Park Reserve. Portions of Minnesota saw their warmest temperatures of the month this week, with highs up to 88 degrees F in the western part of the state.
Paul Huttner | MPR News file

Portions of Minnesota saw their warmest temperatures of the month this week, with highs up to 88 degrees F in the western part of the state.

That’s according to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the week in weather — and previewed more fall-like temps ahead — with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

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