MPR News PM Update
Nov. 8, 2019

Temperature swings over the weekend: We warm up briefly into the 40s Saturday. A few light rain or snow showers ride in with the cold front late Saturday. Temps will then plummet Sunday and Monday, with highs in the upper 20s on Sunday and upper teens Monday.


It's been 78 years since the Gophers have taken the field 8-0. All eyes will be watching to see if they can win over powerhouse Penn State Saturday.

Will you be at the game tomorrow? Watching from home? Tag @MPRNews on Twitter and Instagram with your fan photos and we'll share them on our live blog tomorrow -- which will also feature coverage from local news outlets and super fans on the scene.
 ~ Sara Porter, MPR News | Updraft blog | Forecast
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