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Jared Piepenburg reports heavy rainfall across Minnesota on Friday as the state prepares for a sunny weekend.

Minnesota experienced significant rainfall on Friday as wet weather moved across the state, resulting in record-breaking totals in several locations. At the Rochester International Airport, 2.27 inches of rain fell, shattering an 88-year-old record set in 1938. Similarly, the Duluth area recorded a record-breaking 2.41 inches of rain, surpassing a record that had stood since 1879. In the Le Sueur area, over 7 inches of rain soaked farm fields, forcing some farmers to switch to manual labor. While the heavy rain provided relief for many, some areas on the Otter Tail River faced continued drought conditions. Business owner Roger Klemm noted that low water levels forced some tubing businesses to close for the season. The weather forecast for the weekend is positive. Temperatures are expected to rise into the low 80s with plenty of sunshine. The oppressive heat is expected to end for the next 10 days, with highs remaining in the 70s and 80s through next week.

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