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Waves of rain and storms this weekend in the Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities are about to be treated to some proper April showers.The forecast high Friday is 55 degrees. The first storm system rolls into the metro in the morning, bringing showers and wind gusts up to 40 mph. There will be a break in the rain in the afternoon before it resumes during the evening commute.There could be some thunder and a strong storm Friday evening across southern Minnesota, but the greatest severe chances in Iowa and southward.Most of the rain lifts north of the metro by sunrise Saturday, with all of Minnesota dry in the afternoon. A peek or two of sunshine and west-by-southwest winds will warm us into the mid-60s. The second storm system arrives Sunday morning with more rain and wind before wrapping up into Monday morning.Both systems combined could bring us 1 to 2 inches of beneficial rain. The threat of severe weather remains low with stronger storms staying south.Temps stay in the 50s Sunday through Monday before warming closer to 70 midweek.Next week is now looking more unsettled with additional rain chances on Tuesday and Thursday, with a brief break Wednesday.
Lotto America Strikes Again! $3.1 Million Ticket Sold In The Twin Cities
There is another big Lotto America winner in Minnesota. A $3.1 million winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods in Coon Rapids, a northern Minneapolis suburb, for the April 24 drawing. Just last month, a lucky Minnesota player claimed a $3.7 million Lotto America jackpot on a ticket he purchased...
The streak of extremely hot and dry summers may be coming to an end
The streak of scorching hot and bone-dry summers in the Twin Cities might be coming to an end.Why it matters: Three straight years of significant drought in Minnesota has ruined crops, hampered outdoor recreation, and turned a state that is normally lush green to brown.Driving the news: The National Weather Service released its summer outlook last week. Most of the state is leaning toward a warmer-than-normal June-August, but some of it could just as likely be cooler than normal, per the NWS.The outlook also suggests a coin-flip likelihood of getting normal amounts of precipitation — far better than our recent...
Richfield Middle School students shocked, angry after vote on electives leads to end of theater class
RICHFIELD, Minn. — A group of parents and students from Richfield Middle School say they were shocked to learn the school would cut ties with its theater course after a student survey. According to the Richfield School District, 6th and 7th grade students were given an in-school questionnaire form, asking them to rank elective classes by interest. Of 570 completed surveys, the district says theater and movement courses were the two lowest ranking – with two new options, woodworking and photography showing more interest. The school's theater teacher, who also leads the after-school theater program, confirmed to WCCO they were informed...
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