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On-and-off showers continue through Thursday morning

On-and-off showers continue through Thursday morning

Scattered rain showers will continue to rotate around a low center that’s nearly parked over the Twin Cities Wednesday. Rain finally departs Thursday followed by briefly cooler temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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When to stay dry on Election Day and the week ahead

When to stay dry on Election Day and the week ahead

You know the expression “when it rains, it pours?” That is certainly true in a literal sense this week with four days in a row featuring rain. After that, many maps have a substantial drying period of cooler — but not cold — weather.
by Ben Cathey

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Periods of rain continue into Thursday

Periods of rain continue into Thursday

Scattered rain showers will continue Tuesday into Wednesday and Thursday. Cooler, but seasonable air works its way in by the end of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Soggy stretch ahead of minor cool trend

Soggy stretch ahead of minor cool trend

Get ready for several inches of rain across northern Minnesota. The wet weather lingers through Tuesday, having some impact on Election Day.
by Ben Cathey

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Waves of rain and clouds through Thursday

Waves of rain and clouds through Thursday

A slowly moving system will bring periods of rain and lots of clouds Monday into Thursday. Temperatures will be mild Monday and Tuesday before cooling mid to late week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild weather gives way to soaking rain as work week begins

Mild weather gives way to soaking rain as work week begins

The mild weather prevailing across Minnesota on Sunday will give way to a system that will bring widespread, soaking rain to the region beginning early Monday and lasting through Wednesday. The heaviest rainfall is expected Monday afternoon and evening.
by Sean Potter

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Mild Sunday before soaking rain moves into Minnesota this week

Mild Sunday before soaking rain moves into Minnesota this week

Welcome to November — which may feel more like late September. Enjoy the mild weather today, because a widespread, soaking rain system is on the way, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain to much of the state.
by Sean Potter

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A Halloween forecast that shouldn't scare you

A Halloween forecast that shouldn't scare you

Halloween showers will taper off Saturday, giving way to a pleasant Sunday before widespread soaking rain moves into Minnesota Monday and Tuesday.
by Sean Potter

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Minnesota weather: It's like rain on Election Day

Minnesota weather: It's like rain on Election Day

You have plenty of time to vote early if you want to avoid rain, but temps will be mild regardless. Scientists have looked at active weather on Election Day over and over, hoping to discover just how many people opt in or opt out of voting based on things like rain.
by Ben Cathey

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