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July 8, 2021 8:51 AM

Rain chances return for parts of Minnesota, but the heat returns for all

With the exception of rain chances in southern and western Minnesota through Saturday, the state heads into another drier trend and also turns hotter by next week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 8, 2021 6:58 AM

Thursday temperatures stay below average

Following a chilly start for parts of Minnesota, almost the entire state makes it into the 70s by the afternoon, with rain chances moving back in.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 7, 2021 5:30 PM

Pleasantly cool through Friday; spectacular summer weekend ahead

Minnesota enjoys a pleasantly cooler and drier air mass through Friday. Summerlike temperatures return this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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July 7, 2021 1:22 PM

Widespread significant rainfall may be a crop-saver for farmers

Widespread significant rainfall fell at a critical time for Minnesota farmers. With dry soils and expanding drought, the welcome rains may save many crops this year.

by Paul Huttner

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July 7, 2021 8:38 AM

Behind Tuesday's storms, Minnesota is noticeably cooler

Tuesday’s storm system brought beneficial rain. Behind it, cooler weather prevails. Warmer weather rebounds by the weekend. Minnesota sees another rain chance later this week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 7, 2021 6:58 AM

Wednesday stays cool and turns drier

Behind Tuesday’s storm system, all of Minnesota sees a day of below average temperatures, which has not happened often during what has been a very hot summer so far.

by Nicole Mitchell