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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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Earth Day turns 50 on a day parts of Minnesota could hit 80

Southern Minnesota celebrates Earth Day Wednesday with some of the warmest weather so far this year. More seasonable and rainy weather returns for the rest of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A large temperature contrast for Wednesday, with 80s possible

Minnesota will see a dramatic temperature range this Earth Day, from highs only in the 30s for some areas near Lake Superior to 70s and possibly 80s for southern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Warmer weather ahead plus a meteor shower overnight

Warmer weather ahead plus a meteor shower overnight

Parts of Minnesota will have excellent viewing for the Lyrid meteor shower overnight. Temperatures the next couple days go from below average Tuesday to very warm on Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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