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As a low pressure system that's been lingering over Kansas moves towards the Great Lakes, high pressure will take control of Colorado's weather, and bring more sunshine for Saturday. Highs will climb above-average. (Generally 70s and 80s on the Plains, with 60s and 70s in the mountains).
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Started at News 5: May 2006, if you count the debut of "Mike and Mike on Mondays!"
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