Severe storms up north: Baseball-sized hail in Aitkin; spectacular Saturday ahead
Severe up north (Friday evening update)
Severe thunderstorms tore across northern Minnesota Friday evening. There are several reports of large hail and some wind damage as of 9pm CDT. Baseball size hail (2.75" diameter) was reported in Aitkin at 8:13 pm CDT.
A severe thunderstorm watch is up for Duluth and the North Shore until midnight.
Labor Day weekend: Mixed bag
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Welcome to the unofficial last holiday weekend of summer in Minnesota. How did that happen exactly?
This weekend brings a typical mix of sun and rain. Saturday looks glorious. A few scattered thunderstorms will roam Minnesota Sunday and Labor Day. But we'll enjoy many dry hours too in between storms. Highs in the 70s will be more common as we head into September.
Have a great holiday weekend!