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In 1989, a surge of Arctic air produced all-time high pressure records in the Upper Midwest. Barometric pressure readings of 31.08 inches in Duluth, 30.97 inches in Chicago, and 30.94 inches in South Bend were records for each location. Readings of an even 31.00 inches in Milwaukee and 30.98 inches in Rockford tied their all-time records. In 1903, temperatures plunged to 59 below zero at Pokegama Dam, located in North-Central Minnesota. This set a Minnesota state record.

 


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