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Cold weather brings freeze concerns

Unseasonably cold weather, including some morning temperatures below freezing in northern Minnesota, lingers through mid-week. Temperatures slowly warm as we head toward the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tuesday starts off frosty in northern Minnesota

Tuesday starts with frost and freeze conditions in northern Minnesota and stays well below average all day. Southern Minnesota sees lingering light rain.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A colder weather trend begins on Labor Day

Much-cooler-than-average weather has settled across Minnesota and stays firmly in place until the weekend. The southern edge of the state also sees rain chances through mid-week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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From summer to autumn; much cooler on Labor Day

It was a summery Sunday, now get ready for some fall-like weather. We have details on that, plus a look at which areas have the best chance of rain on Labor Day. By the way, there is a winter storm watch for the Denver area late Monday night and Tuesday!
by Ron Trenda

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Summery but windy today; much cooler on Labor Day

Summery but windy today; much cooler on Labor Day

It feels like summer today, but Labor Day will be much cooler. Winds will really pick up this afternoon and some areas have wind advisories. We have details on all that plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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A summery Sunday as winds pick up

Thunderstorms rumbled through overnight, now we’re ready for quieter weather. Our Sunday will feel very summery, but you’ll notice the winds pick up.
by Ron Trenda

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Strong thunderstorms in some areas Saturday night; warm & windy on Sunday

Some strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in parts of Minnesota and far western Wisconsin Saturday night. Sunday will feel summery. We have details on all that, plus an update on the Labor Day forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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A beautiful Saturday, then overnight t-storms in some areas

We’ll have a gorgeous Saturday, then some areas of thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday night. We have details on that, and who may see some severe weather overnight. We also have an update on your Sunday and Labor Day weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Pleasant weather Saturday, then t-storms in some areas Saturday night

I think you’ll enjoy our Saturday weather, at least during the daylight hours. Thunderstorms are expected to roll through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Saturday night. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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