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April 27, 2025 6:09 AM

Cloudy skies with early rain showers: Dangerous weather day setting up for Monday

Mostly cloudy skies expected for the second half of the weekend. Light rain showers will wrap up early Sunday morning, as temperatures rise again into the 60s. A moderate risk for severe weather is shaping up for Monday, with strong tornadoes possible.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 26, 2025 4:02 PM

Cloud cover and rain chances move in Saturday night

Clouds will start moving in from the west on Saturday night, as temperatures drop into the 40s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight into early Sunday, with temperatures rising into the 60s. Monday is expected to be turbulent, with a significant risk of severe weather.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 26, 2025 7:18 AM

Beautiful Saturday ahead with sunshine and 60s; rain chances move in tonight

Plenty of sunshine and 60s in store for Saturday as we head into the final days of April. Clouds roll in Sunday, bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Looking ahead, Monday’s severe weather potential is something to keep an eye on and start preparing.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 25, 2025 8:38 PM

Farmers are already planting, so can gardeners follow suit?

With soil temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s, farmers around Minnesota are planting sugar beets, wheat and corn. But does all this crop planting mean gardening season is here?

by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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April 25, 2025 3:03 PM

Pretty nice weekend ahead; 80 degrees and a severe storm risk possible Monday

We enjoy a pretty nice last weekend of April. Monday brings a severe storms risk to much of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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April 25, 2025 7:45 AM

Rain moves out, bringing sun and warmth later Friday and Saturday

A few light rain showers will stick around Friday morning, but clearing skies will take over by lunch. Saturday looks absolutely beautiful with highs near 65 and a light breeze out of the east. More rain is in the forecast for Sunday night and we could see a stormy Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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April 24, 2025 5:12 PM

Showers end Friday morning; nicer weekend but a severe risk Monday

Our weather turns sunnier for the weekend. Monday brings a shot at 80 degrees in the south with severe weather possible.

by Paul Huttner

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April 24, 2025 11:57 AM

Latest drought report shows concerns for northwestern Minnesota

The latest United States Drought Monitor report shows growing concern for northwestern Minnesota, where precipitation has been scarce over the past month. An active weather pattern has funneled most of the recent rainfall into the eastern and southern half of the state.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 24, 2025 5:28 AM

Soggy Thursday into the evening across southern Minnesota

Scattered showers will continue to develop and fill in across southern Minnesota Thursday into Thursday night. Skies clear Friday with more rain and thunder possible by Sunday and Monday.

by Sven Sundgaard