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UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

With this wet and chilly spring, it may be hard to remember the dry drought-ridden summer of last year. But as farmers and gardeners prepare for the growing season, many are wondering about the drought outlook for the coming months. Jeffrey Strock, is a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about the drought outlook for spring and summer, drought trends connected to climate change and strategies to keep moisture in the soil.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Some sun Thursday; showers possible Friday; 70s Saturday

Some sun Thursday; showers possible Friday; 70s Saturday

The southern half of Minnesota will see more sun than clouds Thursday while northern Minnesota will be cloudier. Temperatures will reflect this divide with 50s south and 40s north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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A brighter Thursday before warmer, more unsettled weather

A brighter Thursday before warmer, more unsettled weather

Much more sunshine will grace Minnesota Thursday along with warmer temperatures for most. Temperatures continue to warm into Saturday but we’ll also have the chance of a few storms.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rain wraps up Wednesday evening; brighter Thursday

Rain wraps up Wednesday evening; brighter Thursday

The last rain showers are moving out Wednesday evening. Snow continues into northeastern Minnesota through the late evening. Skies will clear overnight.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rainy Wednesday leads to a warmup

Rainy Wednesday leads to a warmup

Rain showers will fill in Wednesday morning and move east through the midday and afternoon. In northern Minnesota, it will be more snowfall. Winds will be blustery from the southeast.
by Sven Sundgaard

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A wet Wednesday; snow north

A wet Wednesday; snow north

Anticipate a wet Wednesday with scattered rain showers in central and southern Minnesota with snow in the north. Winds will be blustery from the southeast at 10-20 mph with gusts as high as 30-45 mph. The sun returns Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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