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Weekend looks good for Minnesota fall color hunting
A continued stretch of above average temperatures and sunshine will make for a pleasant trip to start viewing the changing colors.
Continued warmth with sunshine Thursday and Friday
It’s more of the same with sunshine and above-normal temperatures in the coming days. Some spotty showers will be possible Saturday, otherwise it’s mostly warm and dry into next week. 
Hazy, sunny and warm Wednesday
There are air quality concerns Wednesday for northwestern portions of Minnesota. Above-average temperatures continue across the state with minimal precipitation chances in the forecast.
Thick wildfire smoke aloft over Minnesota
A massive western wildfire smoke plume has reached Minnesota.
Summerlike weather continues 
Tuesday will be another very warm day. Southern Minnesota will see just a couple isolated showers and a few more clouds. Temps will be even warmer Wednesday and Thursday. 
A very warm and dry week
After a cool weekend, summer is back. Highs will be well above normal all week. We’ll also be remarkably dry with plenty of sunshine.