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Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Despite scattered storms and cooler temperatures over the past week, a large part of the state continues to deal with a worsening drought. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Sunny Friday; some weekend rain is possible; analysis of the unusually warm period

Sunny Friday; some weekend rain is possible; analysis of the unusually warm period

Friday will be mostly sunny and hazy with smoke aloft. Showers and some thunder become possible in western Minnesota Friday night into Saturday with that chance moving east Saturday evening into Sunday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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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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