Tuesday has sun for Brainerd — 3 ways to make the most of it

(BRAINERD, MN) A sunny Tuesday is here for Brainerd, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: Especially in the era of COVID-19 restrictions, a novel way to safely engage in the beloved pastime of a shared meal can be hard to find. Why not get creative and meet a friend somewhere pretty with a basketful of snacks and a blanket? Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Tuesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Brainerd:

• Tuesday, August 31

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Wednesday, September 1

  Sunny during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 60 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Thursday, September 2

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 69 °F, low 58 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Friday, September 3

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 55 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.