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Northern lights possible Saturday night; warmer on Sunday
The northern lights will probably be visible Saturday night where clouds don’t block the view. We have details of that, plus a look at Sunday and the week ahead.
Weekend weather: Breezy; warmest temps on Sunday
It’ll be breezy this weekend, and some areas could see a shower Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. We have the weekend weather details for you.
Chilly Friday with clouds; big warm up starts Sunday
Clouds accompany colder air Friday and Saturday. A few showers are possible late Saturday ahead of a major warmup starting Sunday into next week. 
Chilly, breezy Friday with clouds; much warmer Sunday
Winds will be lighter but still breezy Friday, adding a chill to the cooler than normal temperatures. We’ll also have more clouds. A big warm up is on track for Sunday into next week. 
Weekend weather: Mainly dry; Sunday warmer than Saturday
The daylight hours look mainly dry this weekend, and temperatures tick up a bit on Sunday. We have the weekend forecast details.
Snow showers north, windy statewide; warmer next week
Northern Minnesota will see snow showers while southern Minnesota sees sunshine. It will be windy statewide as cool air sets in. Next week will be substantially warmer.