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Minnesota weather: Chilly Saturday, warmer temperatures Sunday and heading into the week
MN weather: Chilly Saturday, pleasant Sunday
The weekend is starting off chilly with highs in the 40s for the Twin Cities metro area. But temperatures start warming up Sunday and into the week for a potential record-warm day on Monday.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A chilly start to the weekend before temperatures warm up on Sunday and heading into the week for potential record warmth on Monday.
Saturday will be crisp and breezy, with winds coming from the north at 10-20 mph. Highs in the Twin Cities metro area are closer to seasonable, at 41 degrees. Overnight lows remain chilly in the 20s.
Sunday will be much more pleasant as winds shift out of the south, bringing warmer air for a high of 52 degrees in the metro area. Enjoy the afternoon sunshine and a lighter breeze for a beautiful end to the weekend.
Looking ahead, warmer temperatures will follow us into mid-week, with highs in the 60s and a potential record-warm day for Monday. Later in the week, we could see our next chance for showers as temperatures start to cool.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
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Miinesota’s common loons are genetic cousins to penguins
See how the bald eagle’s story shows its enduring symbolism
As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, the bald eagle endures as North America’s native sea eagle and national bird.
The common loon, Minnesota’s state bird, is more closely related to a penguin than a duck.
Despite loons predominantly living in the northern hemisphere and penguins mostly living in the southern hemisphere, researchers consider them to be genetic cousins. Taxonomic analyses placed them in an evolutionary cluster tracing back 40 million to 50 million years ago, along with herons and pelicans.
While loons and ducks share habitat on Minnesota lakes, they aren’t close relatives. Ducks are closer cousins to geese and swans.
After sharing a common ancestor, penguins and loons developed distinct characteristics. Loons can fly, but struggle to move on land; penguins can’t fly, but waddle on land. Penguins use flipper-like wings to swim; loons use webbed feet for underwater propulsion.
They have some similar features, however, including dense bones to help dive underwater and their tuxedo coloring.
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Hundreds of Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke spreads south
Fires in the past burned more frequently in western Canada, but recent years have seen that trend migrate eastward, with large fires now burning in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic provinces, Prof Chasmer said, leading to more noticeable smoke in densely populated cities like Toronto and New York.
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Minnesota United Statement on International Friendly | Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United, the Liberia Lone Star National Football Team and SARX today announced that the international friendly against the Liberia National Team, scheduled for July 26, 2026, has been canceled.
While we were looking forward to welcoming the Liberia National Team and celebrating the strong ties between Minnesota’s Liberian community and our club, circumstances outside of our control have made it necessary to cancel the match. We appreciate the understanding of our supporters and wish the Liberia National Team all the best.
Fans who purchased tickets to the match will be refunded within approximately 3-10 business days.
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