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Bill has been a Star Tribune reporter since 1981, concentrating in the past few years on weather and climate. He lives in Minneapolis, not far from the path of the June 14, 1981 Edina-to-Har-Mar tornado.

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The therapy tie

Last update: October 29, 2009 - 4:44 PM

Conditions: 52°, Rain, Wind speed/direction SE 6, Precipitation 0.47", Dew point 52°, Barometer 29.80

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As gloomy as it was again this morning, I picked out the brightest tie I own.
The effect was magical!
"Nice, sunny tie!" said one co-worker.
"I love that bright tie," said a woman in the cafeteria.
"Wow, that's a great tie!" said the clerk at city hall.
"Gotta wear one on a day like this," said a fellow standing in line with me, whose own tie rivaled mine in intensity.
I never thought the tie was that bright. I think we've all just lost a lot of our light sensitivity under this chronic cloud cover that's lasted most of this month.
Sun is predicted for Saturday. What'll I wear tomorrow?

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  • Nov. 26, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 10 P.M. Weather Report

    We should stay dry through Saturday with cooler temps, Chris Shaffer reports (2:19).

  • Nov. 26, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9 A.M. Weather Report

    The high for Friday will be 43, Chris Shaffer reports (1:04).

  • Nov. 26, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6 P.M. Weather Report

    It will be a cooler night tonight with temps in the 20s, Chris Shaffer reports (1:06).

  • November 26, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather Update

    Temperatures will be about average for Thanksgiving with some clouds and then sun, Ron Trenda reports (1:00).

  • November 26, 2009 - WCCO This Morning 7 A.M. Weather Update

    Lots of sunshine for Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Ron Trenda reports (0:56).

  • November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather Update

    Low to mid 30s in the next few days with mid 40s this weekend and flurries possible Sunday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Update

    Chance of flurries until tonight and temperatures will stay chilly until Friday and Saturday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • November 25, 2009 - WCCO-TV @ Your Desk 11 A.M. Weather Update

    Scattered show showers are expected for parts of Minnesota Wednesday, Ron Trenda reports (1:01).

  • November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    Mind the scattered snow showers Wednesday as you make your way to grandmother's house, Ron Trenda reports (1:00).

  • November 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 Weather Update

    Chance of snow headed our way Wednesday afternoon with temperatures ranging in the 30s and 40s, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

Minnesota regional forecasts

CityFri.Sat.Sun.Mon.Tue.
Albert Lea
Partly Sunny
29/50
Partly Sunny
28/48
Mostly Cloudy
26/40
Mostly Sunny
28/41
Mostly Sunny
24/41
Alexandria
Intermittent Clouds
26/46
Partly Sunny
23/40
Mostly Cloudy
22/34
Intermittent Clouds
24/37
Partly Sunny
18/35
Bemidji
Partly Sunny
24/42
Intermittent Clouds
24/36
Mostly Cloudy
20/33
Intermittent Clouds
23/36
Mostly Cloudy
16/34
Brainerd
Partly Sunny
23/46
Partly Sunny
24/38
Mostly Cloudy
20/36
Intermittent Clouds
24/36
Intermittent Clouds
20/39
Crookston
Intermittent Clouds
23/41
Intermittent Clouds
21/35
Mostly Cloudy
19/32
Dreary
21/33
Mostly Cloudy
14/32
Detroit Lakes
Intermittent Clouds
25/43
Intermittent Clouds
23/38
Mostly Cloudy
21/34
Intermittent Clouds
21/36
Intermittent Clouds
17/35
Duluth
Partly Sunny
24/40
Partly Sunny
25/40
Mostly Cloudy
21/35
Intermittent Clouds
24/36
Mostly Cloudy
20/36
Ely
Mostly Cloudy
22/40
Intermittent Clouds
24/36
Flurries
22/32
Intermittent Clouds
23/34
Cloudy
18/34
Grand Marais
Mostly Cloudy
30/38
Intermittent Clouds
28/39
Flurries
25/39
Intermittent Clouds
25/37
Cloudy
24/37
Hibbing
Partly Sunny
19/38
Partly Sunny
22/38
Mostly Cloudy
19/34
Intermittent Clouds
20/33
Mostly Cloudy
15/34
International Falls
Mostly Cloudy
20/38
Intermittent Clouds
23/34
Flurries
19/33
Intermittent Clouds
22/34
Cloudy
17/33
Mankato
Partly Sunny
31/48
Partly Sunny
26/46
Mostly Cloudy
23/38
Intermittent Clouds
26/40
Mostly Sunny
23/42
Minneapolis
Intermittent Clouds
32/49
Partly Sunny
28/46
Mostly Cloudy
26/38
Intermittent Clouds
28/37
Partly Sunny
23/41
Montevideo
Partly Sunny
28/49
Partly Sunny
28/44
Mostly Cloudy
24/39
Intermittent Clouds
27/39
Partly Sunny
23/38
Moorhead
Intermittent Clouds
25/44
Intermittent Clouds
22/36
Mostly Cloudy
21/35
Intermittent Clouds
22/37
Mostly Cloudy
17/35
Red Wing
Intermittent Clouds
27/49
Partly Sunny
30/46
Mostly Cloudy
26/40
Intermittent Clouds
28/40
Mostly Sunny
24/42
Redwood Falls
Partly Sunny
27/50
Partly Sunny
24/46
Mostly Cloudy
21/40
Mostly Sunny
23/41
Partly Sunny
20/41
Rochester
Intermittent Clouds
29/45
Partly Sunny
28/48
Mostly Cloudy
24/36
Intermittent Clouds
25/39
Mostly Sunny
22/41
Saint Cloud
Intermittent Clouds
23/48
Partly Sunny
26/42
Mostly Cloudy
21/37
Intermittent Clouds
24/39
Partly Sunny
20/38
Thief River Falls
Intermittent Clouds
23/41
Intermittent Clouds
21/36
Mostly Cloudy
18/31
Dreary
21/34
Mostly Cloudy
12/31
Worthington
Partly Sunny
30/51
Partly Sunny
25/48
Mostly Cloudy
22/37
Mostly Sunny
25/42
Mostly Sunny
21/41
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