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Warmer, mostly sunny Friday; increasing shower chance this weekend

Warmer, mostly sunny Friday; increasing shower chance this weekend

After a blast of cool air Thursday, temperatures will be warmer Friday with sunshine. The chance of showers increases from west to east through the weekend, but rainfall amounts will be limited east.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Mayo Clinic Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn about the short- and long-term health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke. MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard has the latest forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Gretchen Brown

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Severe drought now in central Minnesota; conditions worsen statewide

Severe drought now in central Minnesota; conditions worsen statewide

The latest drought monitor shows drought continuing to expand in the state. Some rain is possible late Friday into the weekend but for most it will not be a significant event.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Very unhealthy air; relief Thursday for northern Minnesota

Very unhealthy air; relief Thursday for northern Minnesota

The latest Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecast shows air quality improving overnight into Thursday across northern Minnesota. Expect air quality to improve statewide by Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Thick wildfire smoke plume brings unhealthy air quality to Minnesota

Thick wildfire smoke plume brings unhealthy air quality to Minnesota

The smoke has reached ground level across much of the state. Air quality readings are in the unhealthy-for-everyone range across most of central Minnesota. Conditions should improve Thursday into Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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