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Fargo-Moorhead well-prepared for spring flooding

Fargo-Moorhead well-prepared for spring flooding

The cities of Moorhead and Fargo are preparing for significant spring flooding. Officials are not sure how high the water will get — the late spring melt has delayed the flood and rain is in the forecast this week. But the communities say they are better prepared than at any time in the past.
by Dan Gunderson

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Potential record high temperatures in Minnesota this week — but will the warm weather last?

Potential record high temperatures in Minnesota this week — but will the warm weather last?

Minnesota weather has turned summery seemingly overnight. MPR’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this week’s high, possible record breaking temperatures, how long the warmth will last, last frost dates and rising flood risks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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Record warmth, red flag warnings south; showers Thursday into the weekend

Record warmth, red flag warnings south; showers Thursday into the weekend

Record warmth and gusty winds Wednesday will create potentially critical fire conditions in southern Minnesota. Highs will be well into the 80s south to just around 50 in far northwestern Minnesota. Showers develop Thursday northwest and spread east by Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Near record warmth Wednesday for Twin Cities; rain developing north Thursday

Near record warmth Wednesday for Twin Cities; rain developing north Thursday

We continue to see warm weather and winds Wednesday. High temperatures for southern Minnesota will be near record levels in the mid-80s. Northern Minnesota highs will range from the 50s to 60s. Showers develop Thursday north and statewide by Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Tuesday will be very warm and breezy with highs well into the 70s to even near 80 in southern Minnesota. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s in northern Minnesota. Wednesday will be even warmer with a slowly moving system bringing rain Thursday into Sunday with possible snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Tuesday will be another very warm day, well above normal. Winds will pick up from the south at 10-20 mph. Wednesday will bring the first 80s in southern Minnesota with precipitation developing north Thursday and statewide by Friday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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