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Thursday soaker ahead; severe risk emerging Monday

Thursday soaker ahead; severe risk emerging Monday

Our wet weather pattern continues Thursday across southern Minnesota. Strong to severe storms look possible next Monday.
by Paul Huttner

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Pleasant Wednesday ahead of more rain developing Thursday

Pleasant Wednesday ahead of more rain developing Thursday

We get a mostly dry break Wednesday with just a few isolated showers and partly cloudy skies. More rain develops for Thursday into Thursday night and again Sunday into early next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spectacular Wednesday ahead; a shot at 80 degrees Monday

Spectacular Wednesday ahead; a shot at 80 degrees Monday

Highs in the 70s are becoming more frequent. Next week is trending drier after Monday’s rain chances.
by Paul Huttner

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On the cusp of spring; next rain likely Thursday

On the cusp of spring; next rain likely Thursday

Our springy April weather pattern continues this week. Highs could hit 70 in the south Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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Showers lift north Tuesday, more rain chances ahead

Showers lift north Tuesday, more rain chances ahead

Our latest round of moisture will lift north Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be mainly dry before more showers develop Thursday and late Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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5 things Minnesota got right since Earth Day 1970

5 things Minnesota got right since Earth Day 1970

Minnesota has multiple success stories that produced a cleaner environment since the original Earth Day in 1970.
by Paul Huttner

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Clearing skies by Monday afternoon; another round of rain Monday night

Clearing skies by Monday afternoon; another round of rain Monday night

After a cloudy and drizzly start to the work week, conditions will steadily improve through Monday afternoon and evening. Expect increasing sunshine as the day progresses, with temperatures climbing into the 60s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Showers end Monday with more rain on the way

Showers end Monday with more rain on the way

Showers end Monday with more on the way Tuesday and Thursday. Temperatures will be above normal most of the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

We can expect steady showers in the Twin Cities region throughout the overnight hours. If you’re thinking ahead to the Monday morning commute the rain should be gone by then but expect some road spray from wet conditions. Much of western and northwestern Minnesota stays dry with this round. 
by Laura Kubes

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Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

A low pressure system tracks from near Oklahoma Sunday morning toward the Great Lakes by Monday morning bringing a round of rain for many and snow for some. Our Easter otherwise features increasing clouds and highs generally in the 50s.
by Brandon Weatherz

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