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Weather and Climate News

Winter cold peaks; weekend temps set to swing 40-50 degrees

Winter cold peaks; weekend temps set to swing 40-50 degrees

Much of Minnesota saw the coldest readings of this winter early Friday. We now quickly turn toward a big warmup this weekend with highs in the 20s and 30s that will persist into next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest voting ends tonight

MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest voting ends tonight

Bobsled Dylan? Mary Tyler More Snow? Blizzo? You have until midnight to choose up to eight of your favorite names.
by Tim Nelson

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Bitter cold Friday morning gives way to a big weekend warmup

Bitter cold Friday morning gives way to a big weekend warmup

The brutally cold temperatures early Friday will be short lived and may not return. Friday will remain chilly but we’ll see highs Saturday in the 30s for some to about 20 north. Mild air continues next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Weekend weather: Saturday afternoon warmup lingers through Sunday

Weekend weather: Saturday afternoon warmup lingers through Sunday

Arctic cold will be with us Thursday night and Friday, then temperatures rebound nicely by Saturday afternoon. We have the weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Thursday night temps may be winter's coldest; big weekend warmup

Thursday night temps may be winter's coldest; big weekend warmup

Many Minnesotans will see the coldest night of winter Thursday as frigid air makes a brief return. Temperatures and wind chills will drop through the day Thursday as gusty northwest winds blow in the cold.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Temps fall, winds rise Thursday; weekend warmup coming

Temps fall, winds rise Thursday; weekend warmup coming

The cold air strikes again after its brief retreat. This time it’s only sticking around for about 36 hours. Gusty northwest winds will drop temperatures Thursday. Thursday night will be well below zero statewide.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter Play: Ice fishing — learning family tradition hook, line and sinker

Winter Play: Ice fishing — learning family tradition hook, line and sinker

Our staff across the state set out to try a new-to-them winter pastime. MPR News’ southwest Minnesota reporter Hannah Yang spent her first day ice fishing with her father-in-law and husband in Faribault, Minn.
by Hannah Yang

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Winter report card: Snow, temperature extremes add up to average

Winter report card: Snow, temperature extremes add up to average

Minnesota’s winter temperatures so far this season are running very close to average in the Twin Cities, even though December delivered extreme cold and January brought persistent warmth.
by Paul Huttner

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