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Gusty winds increase the fire concerns Monday

Monday turns even hotter than the weekend was for much of Minnesota. Storms north bring some rain but also winds that increase the fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Temperatures increase this week and so does the fire risk

Temperatures increase this week and so does the fire risk

As Minnesota heads into another prolonged hot stretch, the drier weather also continues, exacerbating drought conditions and elevating the fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A warm and hazy Sunday

The state finishes out the weekend with more warm, dry, and hazy weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Warmer and muggier with little rain likely

Warmer and muggier with little rain likely

Sun-parched weather will continue into next week. Temperatures will warm slowly. Any rain next week looks to be widely scattered.
by Bill Endersen

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Drought deepens under smoky sunshine

Drought deepens under smoky sunshine

We’re getting a warm, dry, smoky weekend. Next week will turn hot and muggier with few chances of rain.
by Bill Endersen

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Drought continues

Drought continues

Smoky sunshine will prevail for the weekend. Next week will be hotter with little rain expected.
by Bill Endersen

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Wildfire smoke lingers across much of Minnesota

Wildfire smoke lingers across much of Minnesota

Wildfire smoke continues to swirl above much of Minnesota Friday. An air quality alert is in effect for parts of northern Minnesota until noon Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Heat builds across Minnesota as conditions stay dry

Minnesota sees another warm, dry and hazy day Friday, which is the beginning of a much drier pattern that is likely to last all of next week and possibly through the end of July.
by Nicole Mitchell

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