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Rain west, dry east Monday with showers expanding east Monday night
Our next disturbance is bringing clouds and showers to western Minnesota Monday. Showers will expand east Monday night into Tuesday and Tuesday night before drying out Wednesday. 
Breezy start to the week with rain chances through Wednesday
A breezy start to the week is on tap as a large weather system brings periods of rain from Monday night through early Wednesday. After the midweek showers move out, seasonal temperatures will take hold to close out October.
Sun returns as temperatures warm and winds pick up
Milder temperatures and sunny skies are in store for our Sunday, with increasing south to southeasterly winds. The new week begins on a wetter note, as rain showers move in and bring the potential for some healthy rainfall totals.
Clouds give way Saturday night; bright and mild Sunday ahead
After a cloudy start to the weekend, skies clear Saturday night as breezy winds continue into Sunday, bringing sunshine and comfortable 60s.
Early showers give way to mild, cloudy Saturday
Spotty showers will move out early Saturday morning, giving way to a mostly cloudy but mild afternoon. Temperatures will climb a bit above average, making it a comfortable day to get outside and take in the peak fall colors across the region.
Warmer air for the weekend with some rain chances ahead
It’s a cold start early Friday. We’ll see sunshine and warmer afternoon highs later in the day. Temperatures will trend upward into the weekend. We have a couple rain chances ahead as well. 
Brighter Thursday with widespread frost tonight
We should see more sunshine today across southern and western Minnesota. Tonight will see widespread frost and freezing temps across the state. Warmer air moves in for the weekend.