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Cool, bright Tuesday; warmer Wednesday and Thursday; more showers on the way

Cool, bright Tuesday; warmer Wednesday and Thursday; more showers on the way

We should see more sunshine Tuesday but it will still be cooler than normal. Highs will range form the mid-40s to the low 50s. We’ll be warmer Wednesday and Thursday ahead of more showers late Wednesday and to end the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Cloud joins Duluth and Brainerd for snowiest season on record

St. Cloud joins Duluth and Brainerd for snowiest season on record

This was one of the snowiest seasons on record for most of Minnesota. We’ve gone from severe drought to major flood stages across most of Minnesota in the past five months.
by Paul Huttner

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A few days of sunshine before rain, clouds, cool weather return

A few days of sunshine before rain, clouds, cool weather return

Northern Minnesota will still see a few flurries and sprinkles Monday. Otherwise look for sun. Temperatures won’t be as cold but will still be below normal. The next storm system will bring showers late Wednesday north and intermittently statewide Thursday into Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Below normal temperatures modify some; more showers by mid to late week

Below normal temperatures modify some; more showers by mid to late week

Cooler than normal temperatures will modify this week to near normal by Thursday. The next storm system will be another slow moving area of showers mid to late week bringing with it the return to cooler temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Northern lights potential Sunday night; Rivers are still rising in many areas

Northern lights potential Sunday night; Rivers are still rising in many areas

We’ll have a northern lights viewing opportunity Sunday night and our high temperatures will gradually rise over the next several days. We have details on all that, plus an update on river levels and flooding.
by Ron Trenda

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A chilly Sunday; Update on rising river levels and flooding

A chilly Sunday; Update on rising river levels and flooding

Sunday afternoon temps will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday’s temps. We look at temperature trends for the coming week and who could see some rain and snow. We also have updated river level information.
by Ron Trenda

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Chilly with lighter winds Sunday; Update on river levels

Chilly with lighter winds Sunday; Update on river levels

Sunday will be chilly, but milder temps are on tap for the coming week. We have details on that, plus an update on river levels.
by Ron Trenda

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Chilly weekend; Several rivers are at or near major flood stage

Chilly weekend; Several rivers are at or near major flood stage

It’ll feel more like March than April this weekend. We take a look at temperature trends into this coming week and we also have updated river levels.
by Ron Trenda

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Chilly weekend; Update on our rising river levels

Chilly weekend; Update on our rising river levels

Some of us will see flakes at times Friday night and early Saturday. We have an update on that, plus when you can expect milder temps to return. We also have an update on rising river levels.
by Ron Trenda

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