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Why Minnesota's snow total forecast for latest storm has dropped
A storm system is set to arrive in Minnesota late Friday, likely bringing several inches of snow for the Twin Cities.
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A storm bringing accumulating snow is anticipated to arrive Friday night into Saturday morning.
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