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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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Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north. Our lovely spring weather comes with a fire risk.
by Paul Huttner

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Another day of sunshine Wednesday, then rain chances return

Seasonably warm temperatures return Wednesday and linger through the weekend. Meanwhile, beneficial rain returns into the forecast, but not as much as Minnesota needs.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Wednesday brings even warmer weather back

Afternoon temperatures Wednesday climb into the mid 60s to low 70s, returning all of Minnesota back to more typical May warmth.
by Nicole Mitchell

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