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Windy Monday, with scattered showers and possibly some thunder; 70 on Wednesday?

Our winds will really crank up on Monday, and there’ll be some scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. Some spots in northern Minnesota may even see some snowflakes. Details on that, plus a look at our midweek warmth.
by Ron Trenda

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A bright, breezy and cool Sunday; windy Monday, 70s possible Wednesday

Most of us will enjoy plenty of sunshine this Sunday, and it’ll be a breezy day. We have details on the stronger winds that you can expect on Monday and who may see some Monday rain showers and snow showers. We also look at the remainder of the coming week as well as which months are windiest in the Twin Cities.
by Ron Trenda

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A sun-splashed Sunday; back to the 50s

You’ll need the sunglasses today, and a jacket will feel good too. We have your Sunday forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Cooler on Sunday, but less windy; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

Cooler on Sunday, but less windy; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

It’ll be back to the 50s on Sunday, but most areas will have plenty of sunshine. We have your Sunday forecast details and a look at some mild days in the coming week. We also have an update on the flooding that continues along portions of the Red River.
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Saturday the warmest day of the weekend; a shot at 70 next Wednesday

Temperatures will creep above 60 in parts of Minnesota Saturday afternoon, but Sunday’s highs will be cooler. We have your weekend forecast details, including which areas may see some showers. Several very mild days are in the forecast for the coming week.
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Some areas reach the 60s Saturday afternoon; a bit cooler on Sunday

This will be the warmest day since last Saturday. Highs retreat a bit on Sunday, but at least we won’t be dealing with snow. We have details on your weekend weather.
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Weekend warming trend: Back to the 60s

Weekend warming trend: Back to the 60s

Our weather pattern across Minnesota transitions toward the milder in the next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast: warmest temps on Saturday, with shower chances to the north

Our temperatures will continue to trend upward on Saturday, then retreat a bit on Sunday. We have details on who may see some Saturday showers. The snow and cold index for our 2019-2020 “winter” edged upward with last Sunday’s snow, we have the update.
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