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Warmer, windy Thursday; significant rainfall develops Friday

Warmer, windy Thursday; significant rainfall develops Friday

Thursday will be warmer with some high clouds. Winds increase again and stay high as rain and thunderstorms develop on and off Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

Thursday’s drought conditions report shows that the portion of Minnesota considered abnormally dry decreased, but drought increased in northwestern Minnesota. Southeastern Minnesota saw improvement as last week’s rainfall was included in this week’s report.
by Sven Sundgaard

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High pressure brings sunshine and lighter winds Wednesday

High pressure brings sunshine and lighter winds Wednesday

Skies will be sunny and winds will be calmer Wednesday. Thursday will be warmer and windy ahead of a storm system that will bring significant rainfall Friday into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cooler, windy Tuesday with pop-up showers and thunder

Cooler, windy Tuesday with pop-up showers and thunder

We’ll have a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday which will help generate some showers and even thunderstorms in the afternoon. It will also be cooler and windy.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Windy April continues with scattered showers

Windy April continues with scattered showers

Expect widely scattered showers into Monday evening. More scattered showers are possible Tuesday, mainly for eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin. It will be breezy and cooler on Tuesday.
by Bill Endersen

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