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Soaking rain continues across Minnesota; first Twin Cities freeze possible Saturday

Rain continues across Minnesota on Wednesday, November 4, with highs in the 50s. The Twin Cities set a Tuesday rainfall record of 0.66 inches, breaking 0.53 inches, and several northern and central Minnesota spots had more than 2 inches from Monday through Wednesday morning, including Hibbing at 3.06 inches. Rain tapers off Wednesday night and Thursday is drier. Saturday morning is chilly, and the Twin Cities could see their first freeze of the season.

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Why it matters

Drivers and anyone outdoors across Minnesota face wet conditions through Wednesday night, with some northern and central areas already over 2 inches of rain since Monday. The Twin Cities could see their first freeze of the season on Saturday, and temperatures in the 20s are possible outside the metro.

What to watch

Rain tapers off Wednesday night, Thursday turns drier, and Saturday, November 7, brings the chilliest morning, according to CBS Minnesota.

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