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Warm and Wet: July by the Numbers

Warm and Wet: July by the Numbers

July started off hot and dry, but a shift in the pattern brought wetter-than-normal conditions by mid to late month, leaving us with a warm and wet end to the month overall.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Friday brings another comfortable day with smoky skies

Friday brings another comfortable day with smoky skies

We will continue to be comfortable with cooler temperatures and lower dew points, but wildfire smoke will linger into Saturday, reducing air quality. Next week warms up with thunder chances. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Trapped under high pressure: Air quality alert through Saturday

Trapped under high pressure: Air quality alert through Saturday

Under the influence of high pressure, we’ll enjoy cooler air and abundant sunshine to end the work week. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s with comfortable dew points in the 40s and 50s. Despite the pleasant weather, an air quality alert remains in effect through Saturday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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High pressure brings lots of sun, cooler air and smoke

High pressure brings lots of sun, cooler air and smoke

Surface high pressure out of Canada has brought cooler, dry and sunny air but also smoke and poor air quality. We’ll see dry weather until early next week when isolated thunder chances return. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota team assists flood rescue and recovery efforts in Texas

Minnesota team assists flood rescue and recovery efforts in Texas

Over the past several weeks, rescuers from all over the country have helped Texas sort through destruction after floods swept through the state. A rescue team from Minnesota was part of that effort and is now back home after a 16-day mission.
by Juan Del Valle

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What to know about air quality alerts and how to protect your health

What to know about air quality alerts and how to protect your health

Wildfires in Canada are impacting the skies over Minnesota. Here’s what to know when an air quality alert is issued and how to stay healthy amid smoky skies and unhealthy air.
by MPR News Staff

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