Sunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election Day

Weather Forecast Sunshine returns to Minnesota Thursday, but soaking rain could last through Election Day By Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories during the week. Read Full Bio Joseph Dames October 29, 2026 / 6:55 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota Add CBS News on Google Sunshine returns to Minnesota on Thursday and Friday, with chilly mornings and highs in the 50s.Scattered showers return on Saturday, which is Halloween, mainly across southern Minnesota and possibly reaching central parts of the state. The impact looks low for now, and highs will stay in the 50s.Sunday looks mostly dry, brighter and warmer, with highs from the upper 50s to the mid 60s.The bigger change comes early next week. Widespread, soaking rain looks likely Monday and Tuesday, including Election Day, as a storm system moves across the Plains. Temperatures will stay above normal. The rain tapers off Wednesday, with highs in the 50s and quieter weather returning. In: Weather Forecast Minnesota Featured Local Savings