The Brief Minnesota sees a break from the heat Tuesday with cooler temperatures and sunshine. Highs reach the 70s across much of the state, with the Twin Cities topping out around 80 degrees. Cooler weather continues through the week before heat and humidity return by the weekend. After a prolonged heat wave, Minnesotans can look forward to a more comfortable Tuesday with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s. Extended Minnesota weather forecastWhat's next:Pleasant weather continues Wednesday with plenty of sunshine, lighter winds and highs mainly in the 70s.