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Springlike temperatures persist ahead of midweek storm

Springlike temperatures persist ahead of midweek storm

Unseasonably warm weather will persist statewide to close out the weekend, as temperatures climb more than 20 degrees above average ahead of a potent midweek storm.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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No broken hearts, just broken records for Valentine's Day

No broken hearts, just broken records for Valentine's Day

A rare February flirtation with spring is ahead for Valentine’s Day as warm air pushes temperatures toward record highs across Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Record warmth now, rain-snow system likely next week

Record warmth now, rain-snow system likely next week

An unseasonably warm Pacific air mass is testing records around Minnesota into the weekend. Forecast models are cranking up a potential rain and accumulating snow system for next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Into the Wild: Experiencing the Minnesota Zoo's EdVenture program

Into the Wild: Experiencing the Minnesota Zoo's EdVenture program

From the quiet, watchful gaze of gray wolves to the exhilarating rush of a dogsled team racing through snow-covered woods, my recent Minnesota winter adventure was nothing short of unforgettable.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmest weekend in nearly 3 months on the way

Warmest weekend in nearly 3 months on the way

Enjoy a very mild weekend with temperatures that will average about 20 degrees above normal. The mild weather persists into midweek before a pattern shift. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmest Valentine's Day on record Saturday? Rain and plowable snow likely return next week

Warmest Valentine's Day on record Saturday? Rain and plowable snow likely return next week

An unseasonably mild Pacific air mass blows in through early next week. Record highs possible on Valentine’s Day. Forecast models cranking out a rain and or snow event next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Valentine’s Day warmth flirts with records

Valentine’s Day warmth flirts with records

As Cupid aims for hearts, the forecast is aiming for history, with near-record warmth expected on Valentine’s Day.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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String of very mild days ahead

String of very mild days ahead

Very mild days will continue into early next week. We’ll also have quite a bit of sun the next few days. A shift in the pattern could happen later next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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