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Minnesota sees a sunny and hazy Friday

Minnesota gets yet another warm, dry and hazy day Friday, with part of the state nudging closer to the 90s again.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minnesota drought conditions worsening; hot, dry forecast into next week

Sunshine returns across the state Thursday after a day of stormy weather in southern Minnesota. Unfortunately, a forecast return to hot and dry conditions will intensify the already worsening drought, and air quality issues remain. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Morning fog, then hazy sunshine Thursday

Following the wet and stormy weather in southern Minnesota Wednesday, sunshine returns across the state Thursday, while air quality issues remain.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Extreme heat wave likely next week across Upper Midwest

Extreme heat wave likely next week across Upper Midwest

The weather maps are flashing bright red next week for what could be the most intense heat wave of summer. A week of temperatures at or above 100 degrees looks possible.
by Paul Huttner

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Severe weather and air quality problems Wednesday

Severe weather and air quality problems Wednesday

Following a very active day Wednesday, with everything from severe storms to smoke in the air, Minnesota’s weather returns to the hot and dry pattern we have seen much of the summer.
by Nicole Mitchell

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