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September 30, 2021 9:06 AM

Rainy, cooler weather returns to Minnesota

A slow-moving disturbance brings rain across the state that may linger for part of the weekend. Despite slightly cooler temperatures, Minnesota stays above average for the first week of October.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 30, 2021 7:19 AM

Rain spreads across Minnesota Thursday

A slow-moving system brings showers and storms to Minnesota Thursday, while also nudging temperatures slightly cooler.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 29, 2021 5:30 PM

North Dakota hit 100 degrees Tuesday. For that far north this late in the season, it may be a record high.

Our late September heat wave set multiple records in the region.

by Paul Huttner

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September 29, 2021 2:26 PM

Tracking rainfall chances through Friday

Expect scattered rain and a little thunder Thursday and Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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September 29, 2021 8:27 AM

Minnesota's highs are about to tumble from the 80s to the 60s

Minnesota’s recent warm trend continues Wednesday, then a pattern change brings more clouds and rain to the state, and slowly returns temperatures to seasonable levels.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 29, 2021 7:01 AM

Another day of summerlike warmth Wednesday

Wednesday brings another day with highs more typical of July than late September, but clouds and rain start moving in from the west that point to cooler weather.

by Nicole Mitchell

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September 28, 2021 5:21 PM

September summer continues Wednesday

Temperatures hit 90 degrees again today in western Minnesota — in the last week of September.

by Paul Huttner

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September 28, 2021 1:10 PM

La Niña watch: Mild fall with closer to average winter ahead?

A weak La Niña event this winter could signal a more rigorous winter for Minnesota. But it’s bucking the strong trend of milder winters overall caused by climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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September 28, 2021 8:58 AM

Minnesota goes from a few 90s Tuesday to 60s by Sunday

Temperatures continue to run 10 to 20 degrees warmer across Minnesota through Wednesday. Then, a pattern change brings back rain and cools the state back into the 60s.

by Nicole Mitchell