MPR News PM Update
Feb. 7, 2019
Sick of the snow yet? Hang in there, quiet weather is on tap for Friday -- but it’ll be very cold. Highs tomorrow will be around zero across most of Minnesota, peaking at zero or slightly above zero in the Twin Cities metro area. Bundle up!  
~ Jiwon Choi, Associate Digital Producer | Weather live blog
 
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