Thursday forecast: Prepare for a serious soaking Friday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms could drop more than two inches across southern Minnesota, potentially ending the work week with one of the wettest days of the year.
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune · · 1 min read
Heavy rain and thunderstorms could drop more than two inches across southern Minnesota, potentially ending the work week with one of the wettest days of the year.

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