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Weekend forecast: Highs mainly in the 60s; Saturday shower chance

Our weekend weather will be pleasant overall, but some of us will see a shower and isolated thunderstorm on Saturday. We have the details, plus a forecast for kite-flyers.
by Ron Trenda

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Mild overnights for southern Minnesota as thoughts turn to gardening

Weather for the weekend will stay mild with a couple isolated rain chances.  Plus, if you’re thinking about your gardens, here’s a look at where overnight temperatures are at across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Friday brings spotty showers and mild weather

Friday will bring mild temperatures, a mix of sunshine and clouds, and a few isolated showers and storms, especially in the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Online severe weather spotter training opportunities

Online severe weather spotter training opportunities

Another effect of the coronavirus pandemic is the move to online severe weather spotter training classes.
by Paul Huttner

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April showers into Friday; stronger warm front next week

April showers favor the southern half of Minnesota through Friday. There are signs the season’s warmest air mass so far may arrive late next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast: Comfortable temps, Saturday p.m. shower chance for some areas

Our weekend weather will be generally pleasant. Some of us may see an April shower, but most of our weekend hours will be dry. We have the weekend forecast details, plus a look at Twin Cities weather extremes for this time of year.
by Ron Trenda

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Seasonable temperatures and rain into the weekend

Temperatures will stay closer to average headed into the weekend, with another round of light rain on the way Thursday into Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Thursday brings seasonable temperatures and rain chances

Most of the state sees the return of temperatures that are closer to average on Thursday, along with chances for light rain and isolated thunderstorms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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