MPR News Update

MPR News Update for April 18

Good morning! Cloudy and breezy, with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A wintry mix north in the morning, then scattered rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s to 50s north, 60s south. If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog

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