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Drought, abnormally dry conditions still grip Northern Minnesota
Dry conditions remain firmly in place across northern Minnesota, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor report. A changing weather pattern could bring much-needed rainfall to those drought-stricken parts of the state.
Pleasant Thursday with spotty showers north and west
We’ll have partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70s again Thursday. There will be some spotty showers developing primarily north and west. More unsettled weather develops this weekend. 
Much more pleasant and brighter Wednesday
We enjoy a break from the wildfire smoke Wednesday and the sun is back thanks to high pressure. Highs will be mostly in the 70s. Shower chances increase heading into the weekend. 
Record smoke front slams the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota
A smoke front from Canadian wildfires produced some of the worst air quality readings on record Tuesday morning. Air quality will improve overnight and Wednesday.
Lingering showers south and cooler Tuesday
Clouds and scattered showers linger in southern Minnesota Tuesday through midday. Sunshine is back Wednesday with highs in the 70s for the rest of the week. 
Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather
A stormy Monday afternoon and evening is on tap, with the chance for severe weather primarily across western Minnesota. A cold front moving through the region will spark showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce large hail and damaging winds.