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Temps retreat on Sunday; rain and thunder chances
We saw incredibly dry air in parts of Minnesota Saturday. We have details on that, plus a look at our Sunday rain chances and temperature trends for the coming week.
A summery Saturday; shower chances return Sunday, with thunder possible too
We’re starting May with July-like warmth, then our temps will retreat on Sunday and Monday. We have your weekend forecast details, including Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the week ahead.
A summery first day of May
Today is the first day of May, but it’ll feel like July. We have your Saturday forecast details.
An 'extremely' average April?
A quick look at the weather books this April shows temperatures and precipitation finished about as close to average as you can get.
Mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures prevail across Minnesota Friday, although northern Minnesota could see light rain in the evening.