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Brainerd gets a new eye on the sky

Brainerd gets a new eye on the sky

Brainerd is getting a new tool to help meteorologists and emergency officials better see developing weather, thanks to a partnership with weather technology company Climavision.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A wet Monday followed by a pleasant Tuesday

A wet Monday followed by a pleasant Tuesday

Rain develops for much of Monday followed by clearing skies Monday night. Tuesday will be dry and pleasant. More substantial rain is possible to end the week again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rainy start to the work week; cooler temperatures continue

Rainy start to the work week; cooler temperatures continue

A widespread soaking rain is expected to move across the region Monday, putting an end to the pleasant fall weather we’ve enjoyed this weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Fall-like feel arrives with cooler temperatures and low humidity

Fall-like feel arrives with cooler temperatures and low humidity

Skies will gradually clear from west to east Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will remain on the cool side, with highs slightly below the seasonal average.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Millions of birds taking flight Saturday night over Minnesota

Millions of birds taking flight Saturday night over Minnesota

While most Minnesotans settle in for the night, the skies above the state are expected to come alive with one of nature's great autumn migrations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breezy start, sunny skies and seasonal temperatures

Breezy start, sunny skies and seasonal temperatures

Cooler, breezy conditions are settling into the Upper Midwest this weekend, with fall-like temperatures and increasing chances for rain early next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hail threat spikes briefly Friday night before cool weekend

Hail threat spikes briefly Friday night before cool weekend

Following the hottest and most muggy day of the week, there’s a mini severe weather window, in the White Earth, Leech Lake, and Red Lake Reservation areas. The weekend is considerably cooler, with more widespread chilly rain on Monday.
by Ben Cathey

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Warm, muggy Friday with storms possible Friday night; cooler air follows

Warm, muggy Friday with storms possible Friday night; cooler air follows

It’ll feel like summer again Friday with warm, muggy conditions. A cool front will spawn some storms overnight followed by cooler air. We’re also watching for rain potential Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Thunderstorms fire up Friday night, cooler weather follows

Thunderstorms fire up Friday night, cooler weather follows

We still have storms on Friday night but they’re not as widespread any longer. The weekend still appears cooler, with select showers on a gray Sunday and more widespread cold rain showers on Monday.
by Ben Cathey

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Some relief in drought, but concerns remain widespread

Some relief in drought, but concerns remain widespread

Taking the good with the bad in the latest drought monitor update. Areas across the state saw improvement after our Labor Day rains, while other areas saw drought conditions expand.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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