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Warmer Friday ahead of some showers Saturday

Warmer Friday ahead of some showers Saturday

We’ll see warmer conditions in the Twin Cities and reach 70 for the first time in more than a week Friday. More showers are possible Saturday but dry air will factor into amounts again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rain hugs Minnesota's western border; Tuesday may be a soaker

Rain hugs Minnesota's western border; Tuesday may be a soaker

Minnesota weather is pretty quiet right now with some scattered rain chances through Saturday, mostly in the western part of the state. Heavier rain returns on Tuesday along with a gradual cooldown.
by Ben Cathey

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Big west to east contrast in rainfall Thursday

Big west to east contrast in rainfall Thursday

We’ll have scattered showers Thursday but the bulk of significant rainfall will remain west. More showers are possible Saturday along with some warmer temperatures ahead.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota weather: Slow and steady rain ahead

Minnesota weather: Slow and steady rain ahead

Do you need the rain jacket Thursday? Yes! We will keep the clouds hanging with another likely shot of rain for many on Saturday and then again Tuesday. Nothing huge jumps out for temperatures in the days ahead. Plus, early indications for the big marathon are mild temperatures.
by Ben Cathey

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Nice Wednesday ahead of showers Thursday

Nice Wednesday ahead of showers Thursday

We’ll see a fair amount of sun Wednesday once again. Most afternoon highs will be in the 60s. Showers develop Wednesday night in western Minnesota and try to make their way east Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota weather: Fall-ing temperatures and rains as we 'leaf' summer behind

Minnesota weather: Fall-ing temperatures and rains as we 'leaf' summer behind

Autumn officially begins at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will be cool but not cold. Rain returns early Thursday and then again in a couple of wet waves this coming weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Brighter skies return Tuesday and Wednesday

Brighter skies return Tuesday and Wednesday

We’ll finally see some sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday after several gloomy days. It will also be a bit warmer Wednesday with highs near 70-degrees. The next chance of rain develops Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Chilly, cloudy weather holds on as summer comes to an end

Chilly, cloudy weather holds on as summer comes to an end

Summer is officially winding down and the weather is already starting to feel a lot more like fall. We’ll have a chilly finish to the season, a chance for frost in northern Minnesota and some rain to keep things unsettled through parts of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Another cool, cloudy day to start the week

Another cool, cloudy day to start the week

Another mostly cloudy and chilly day is on tap across Minnesota to start the week, with temperatures struggling to reach 60 degrees for much of the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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