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Decreasing clouds Thursday with a few showers, then much warmer
We have lingering instability yet Thursday for southern Minnesota where there will still be a few showers. Clouds will decrease and things heat up Friday into the weekend. 
Brighter and warmer Thursday but isolated showers linger 
Our dreary system is slowly moving out Wednesday night into Thursday. Isolated showers are still possible for southern Minnesota Thursday but we’ll also see more sun and warmth. 
Lingering disturbance brings more spotty showers, clouds Wednesday
An upper level low continues to spin clouds and spotty showers across the region Wednesday. That system will move out Thursday allowing for brighter skies and much warmer temperatures. 
Spotty showers, clouds linger into Tuesday night and Wednesday
We’ll continue to see cloud and spotty showers linger into tonight and Wednesday before sun returns Thursday. Much warmer air builds in for the weekend. 
Spotty showers Tuesday as high pressure moves east
After abundant sun the last couple of days, high pressure is departing and allowing for some spotty showers and thunder Tuesday with a lingering chance Wednesday. 
Quiet skies for a day of remembrance
Light winds and partly cloudy skies set the tone for our day of remembrance. Temperatures are seasonable for late May, with a warm-up on the way. Spotty shower chances return Tuesday and Wednesday.
Another calm night in the forecast
It’s another quiet night across the area, with calm and dry conditions holding steady. Rain chances increase by midweek, followed by a nice warmup heading into late next week.
Back to normal: Return to seasonal temperatures
A return to seasonal temperatures is expected, with highs climbing into the lower 70s. Our stretch of nice weekend weather continues, featuring mostly sunny skies and light winds. Rain chances return to the forecast Tuesday into Wednesday.
Chilly evening ahead with mostly clear skies
Chilly evening ahead with mostly clear skies, as temperatures dip into the 40s—and even the 30s in northeastern Minnesota. Looking ahead, a slight warmup is on tap for Sunday, with highs climbing back into the 60s and low 70s under continued sunshine and light breezes.
Bright start to the weekend; sunshine and 60s
We're kicking off Memorial Day weekend with sunshine and comfortably cooler temperatures in the 60s. Skies will stay mostly clear with a light breeze, though there's a slight chance of an isolated shower.