Heat temperatures broken

Published 7:25 am Wednesday, June 8, 2011

By Tim Engstrom

Albert Lea broke a record Tuesday, reaching 99 degrees. That beat the previous record of 94 set in 1933.

Dozens of cities broke records around the state. Minneapolis notched a high of 103 degrees. Mankato posted 102. St. Cloud and Rochester hit 101. Fairmont and Austin 99.

The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 88 degrees for today in Albert Lea and just 69 on Thursday.

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Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.

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