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From 75°F to Blizzard: Minnesota's Wild Weather Weekend

3/16/2025

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Minnesota's weather took a wild turn, soaring to a balmy 75°F on Friday before plunging into blizzard chaos by Saturday, dumping 6 inches of snow in Park Rapids. With winds howling at 60 mph, power outages struck many. Thankfully, Sunday promises a chilly yet sunny reprieve, with warmer temperatures on the horizon for Monday.

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Minnesota's weather took a wild turn, soaring to a balmy 75°F on Friday before plunging into blizzard chaos by Saturday, dumping 6 inches of snow in Park Rapids. With winds howling at 60 mph, power outages struck many. Thankfully, Sunday promises a chilly yet sunny reprieve, with warmer temperatures on the horizon for Monday.