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Good morning! Partly sunny with highs from minus 5 to the single digits. A wind chill advisory is in effect for all except east-central and southeastern portions of the state this morning. Talk about eternal winter optimism. A Bemidji man has only been able to sail his ice boat half the winters he's owned it. But the years ice, wind and snow conditions are right make it worth the wait. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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