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Temps rebound; spotty Saturday showers in some areas, possibly an isolated p.m. t-storm

Temps rebound; spotty Saturday showers in some areas, possibly an isolated p.m. t-storm

Minnesota fishing opener weather is nice in most areas. Some spots could see spotty showers this afternoon and evening, even an isolated t-storm. We have details on that, plus a look at Sunday and the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Mild Saturday temps; spotty showers possible in some areas   

It still looks like most of western Minnesota will have a dry Saturday. Spotty showers are possible at times in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Weekend split: Summery weather begins Sunday

Weekend split: Summery weather begins Sunday

Saturday’s fishing opener runs cloudy, but bright sun and warmer weather arrive starting Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast: Temps rebound; mostly dry with a spotty shower chance

We have to mention a shower chance in the weekend forecast, but it’ll be dry most of the time. That’s good news for anglers who want some dry weather for the Minnesota fishing opener.
by Ron Trenda

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Occasional showers continue into the weekend

After cloudier skies briefly drop highs slightly on Friday, temperatures are on the rise again into next week. Spotty showers through the weekend will make little dent in recent dry conditions.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Cloudier skies and rain return Friday

More clouds and scattered showers drop temperatures slightly Friday, while bringing beneficial rain across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Weekend forecast: Spotty showers possible at times, near-normal temps

Our weekend weather will feature reasonable temperatures, and the possibility of spotty showers. We have details on that, plus a look at Minnesota fishing opener weather extremes over the years.
by Ron Trenda

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Upcoming rain chances bring a minor dent to Minnesota's recent dry spell

Following a couple dry and sunny days, unsettled weather returns to Minnesota, bringing light rain chances though the weekend. However, it will not be enough precipitation to turn around our recent drier trend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Widespread 70s return Thursday

Temperatures turn even warmer Thursday, and despite a couple areas seeing light rain chances, humidity levels remain very low under mostly sunny skies.
by Nicole Mitchell

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