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Drought deepens in Minnesota
Drought continues to deepen in Minnesota due to lack of snow cover and precipitation since the first of the year, with 74 percent of the state now in at least moderate drought. There’s no significant change in that pattern in sight.
Rain south, sun north Thursday with colder air this weekend
Rain will fall across southern Minnesota while northern Minnesota sees sunshine Thursday. Sun will return nearly statewide Friday, but colder air and snow showers move in for the weekend. 
Super warm start to March; cooler weather pattern ahead
A pattern change brings much colder weather. We’re still searching for rain and or snow. The low-pressure system tracking through Iowa Thursday is taking a more southerly route, meaning less rainfall for southeastern Minnesota.
Mild with increasing clouds Wednesday. Rain south on Thursday
Wednesday will still be well above normal with highs in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Clouds will be on the increase ahead of a system that could bring significant rain to parts of southern Minnesota.