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Weather whiplash: Big temperature swings, soaking rains and stormy days ahead

Weather whiplash: Big temperature swings, soaking rains and stormy days ahead

After a chilly start to the week on Monday, temperatures will warm up quickly with Tuesday bringing the warmest day of the week and pushing close to 90 in some areas. A wet and active pattern will take over later in the week with several inches of rain possible by the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Poor air quality: What causes it and how to protect your health

Poor air quality: What causes it and how to protect your health

Last week, smoke from Canadian wildfires led to the worst Minnesota air quality index since records began in 2000. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what we can do to stay healthy when skies are smoky.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Cool, unsettled Monday with sunshine and warmer temperatures Tuesday

Cool, unsettled Monday with sunshine and warmer temperatures Tuesday

Monday will again be cool, breezy and unsettled with spotty showers. Sunshine and warmer temperatures return Tuesday, but the pattern becomes more active late Wednesday into Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A breezy, chilly start to your week ahead

A breezy, chilly start to your week ahead

The week kicks off with noticeably cooler weather, as temperatures run about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Multiple rounds of storms are possible late in the week, with the potential for heavy rainfall and a few strong thunderstorms.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breezy and slightly cooler with showers in the mix

Breezy and slightly cooler with showers in the mix

Slightly cooler temperatures and breezy winds settle in today, with showers possible throughout the area. Meanwhile, an air quality alert remains in effect due to lingering wildfire smoke.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cold front to bring concentrated showers and cooler temperatures

Cold front to bring concentrated showers and cooler temperatures

A cold front is on the move, pushing southeast Saturday night and bringing scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to the region. As it passes through, expect a brief cooldown. While the rain may be hit or miss, the cooler air behind the front will offer a temporary break before warmer conditions return next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sun, sprinkles, repeat

Sun, sprinkles, repeat

A fairly quiet weekend is on tap, with plenty of dry time and seasonable temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds each day, but don’t rule out a few passing showers.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Lukewarm weekend ahead; smoke chance Sunday

Lukewarm weekend ahead; smoke chance Sunday

It’s a mixed bag of weather this weekend for Minnesota. Expect some sunny hours, a few spotty showers and some wildfire smoke by Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Classic June weekend ahead: Sunny breaks with hit-or-miss showers

Classic June weekend ahead: Sunny breaks with hit-or-miss showers

Minnesota is gearing up for a classic June weekend with a mix of sunny breaks and hit-or-miss showers. While pockets of rain will pop up here and there throughout Saturday and Sunday, many areas will enjoy dry spells and comfortable temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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