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Twin Cities hit highest temperature in over 4 years
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kit Thomas , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The highest temperature of the year was reached on a Sunday.
A recent surge in temperature has been recorded in the Twin Cities. The highest temperature of the year was reached on a Sunday. This temperature reading is notable for being the highest in over four years.
It fell just short of a record that has stood for a long time. Further information about this heat wave is available from local news sources, including details about previous temperature records and the rarity of certain high temperatures in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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