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Slight chill in the air Saturday night with clearing skies
Our slightly stubborn cloud cover will continue to clear Saturday night, with overnight temperatures bringing a slight chill to the air. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for northern Minnesota through Monday morning due to wildfire smoke. Expect more sunshine and comfortable temperatures on Sunday.
Splendid Saturday with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s
A wonderful start to the weekend as high pressure builds in, bringing sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s. Despite the pleasant weather, an air quality alert is in effect Saturday afternoon for northern Minnesota.
Air quality alert for northern Minnesota this weekend
Another batch of Canadian wildfire smoke will drift across much of northern Minnesota this weekend.
Latest drought monitor shows widespread recovery across Minnesota
Drought conditions across Minnesota are minimal heading into the second half of summer, thanks to recent rainfall. However, we’re not in the clear yet — forecast models point to a warm, dry pattern for the rest of July, which could quickly reverse those gains.
Rain and thunder chances return Friday ahead of a decent weekend
Our next chance of rain and thunder develops Friday into Friday night. Clouds decrease Saturday with highs both Saturday and Sunday closer to 80 degrees again. 
Record lows tied as cool stretch continues
If the latest weather has you craving pumpkin spice lattes and oversized sweaters, I hate to break it to you but it’s still mid-July. Enjoy the brief stretch of cooler days while they last. Summerlike warmth and humidity return next week.
September-like Thursday with more showers possible late Friday
We’ll have sunshine with below-normal temperatures and dew points Thursday. Showers are possible late Friday and Friday night before largely clearing out for Saturday and Sunday. 
Sunnier, warmer weather in the forecast
We’re halfway through meteorological summer in Minnesota. It’s been slightly warm and very wet so far.