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MnDOT brings back Minnesota snowplow naming contest

MnDOT brings back Minnesota snowplow naming contest

It’s back. MnDOT is accepting names for snowplows again this year. Submissions open through December 15.
by Paul Huttner

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Light snow possible late Thursday

Behind a cold front, temperatures on Thursday turn slightly cooler but still stay above average. Following a dry day, precipitation clips across the state in the evening.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Record highs possible Wednesday; chilly weekend follows

Overnight precipitation had mostly ended by Wednesday morning, and now the same pattern will send temperatures soaring by afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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50s and 60s Wednesday for much of Minnesota

Overnight precipitation mostly came to an end Wednesday morning, and now the same pattern will send temperatures soaring by afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Rain, snow, and areas of ice move across Minnesota Tuesday night

A warm front moving through the state overnight Tuesday brings a light wintry mix along with it, then sets the stage for possible record warmth on Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minnesota flirts with record warmth again Wednesday

A warm front headed toward Minnesota brings a mix of rain, snow and possibly ice, plus another warm day, before temperatures turn seasonably cool by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Cooler, but still mild on Tuesday

Behind Monday’s cold front, Minnesota will not be as warm Tuesday, but highs still run 5 to 10 degrees above average for the last day of November.
by Nicole Mitchell

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