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Mild temps through Wednesday, then chilly air moves in

Mild temps through Wednesday, then chilly air moves in

Our mild temps will continue for a few more days, then chilly weather and frost potential return late in the week. We have details on that, plus a look at who could see some Monday showers. The fall color map has also been updated.
by Ron Trenda

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Mild temps through Wednesday, then chilly

Mild temps through Wednesday, then chilly

We enjoyed great weather for Sunday’s Twin Cities Marathon. Mild temps will continue for several more days. We have details on that, plus who could see some rain the next couple of days. We also have a fall color update for leaf-peepers.
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Pleasant Sunday temps; shower chances highest in northern, central Minnesota

The weather is pleasant for today’s Twin Cities Marathon. We have an update on the mild Sunday temps plus a look at which areas could see a shower. We also have a fall color update.
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Possible weekend sprinkles, showers; mild temps into early next week

Possible weekend sprinkles, showers; mild temps into early next week

October is beginning on a mild note. We take a look at how long the mild temps will last and who may could see a passing sprinkle or shower this weekend. Leaf-peepers will be interested in the fall color update.
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Mild Saturday temps; spotty showers, sprinkles possible

Mild Saturday temps; spotty showers, sprinkles possible

We start October with mild afternoon highs. Some spotty showers/sprinkles are possible today and tonight. We have the Saturday weather details plus a fall color update.
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Weekend weather: Mild temps; fall color update for leaf-peepers

Weekend weather: Mild temps; fall color update for leaf-peepers

October will begin with above-normal temps and minimal rain chances. We have your weekend weather details plus a fall color update.
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Weekend weather: Mild in Minnesota, thanks to Hurricane Ian

Weekend weather: Mild in Minnesota, thanks to Hurricane Ian

Expect above-normal temperatures through the weekend with 60s and 70s for afternoon highs. Isolated showers with minor disturbances move across Minnesota into Sunday. Here’s how Hurricane is helping keep Minnesota mild.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warm Friday into the weekend and beyond

Warm Friday into the weekend and beyond

We’ll tack on a few more degrees Friday with a warm day under partly cloudy skies. A couple isolated sprinkles are possible. The weekend will bring more warmth with another very isolated shower chance.
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