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Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising

Minnesota gets needed rainfall; 'mega-rains' rising

A little of Minnesota’s thirst was quenched over the weekend in some areas that really needed rainfall most. Rainfall amounts were more extreme for some places, however, especially in Iowa and Illinois.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week

Sun breaks out Monday, sticks around this week

A beautiful stretch of weather develops Monday with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s statewide. It’ll be a little warmer Tuesday and Wednesday and dry until Friday or Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Sun returns Monday through Wednesday

Sun returns Monday through Wednesday

Sunshine returns Monday after some much needed weekend moisture. High temperatures will be mainly in the 70s statewide Monday. It’ll be well into the 80s for most of southern and western Minnesota Tuesday with sunny skies much of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Update on Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the week ahead

Update on Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the week ahead

We have a map of rainfall totals for the first part of the weekend, plus a look at our Sunday/Sunday night rain potential. The week ahead looks fairly nice, with a cool start.
by Ron Trenda

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Sat. night rain heaviest in far southern Minn.; shower/t-storm chance on Sunday

Sat. night rain heaviest in far southern Minn.; shower/t-storm chance on Sunday

Far southern Minnesota could see some strong thunderstorms and heavy rain Saturday evening and overnight. We have details on the flood watch in that area, plus shower and thunderstorm chances elsewhere this weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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Periods of rain and thunderstorms Saturday, Saturday night

Periods of rain and thunderstorms Saturday, Saturday night

The highest weekend rainfall totals, 1 to 2 inches, are expected from the southern half of Minnesota eastward into Wisconsin. Localized higher amounts are possible. Northwestern Minnesota will see very little rain this weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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