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Drought Report: Minor improvements west and drier conditions east

Oct 08, 2021 06:17AM ● By Editor

Severe to extreme drought conditions persist across northeast Minnesota. Portions of Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Aitkin, and Itasca counties are under extreme conditions, as well as much of Koochiching County and Beltrami County. From WDIO-TV - October 7, 2021

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Exceptional drought in Minnesota sees improvement

Sep 23, 2021 10:50AM ● By Editor

By Brandon Weathers of WDIO-TV - September 23, 2021

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Weather Service says Friday storms included four tornadoes; thousands remain without power

Sep 17, 2021 01:53PM ● By Editor

In Mankato, a 4-year-old girl died when a tree branch fell on a tent at a city park. By Andrew Krueger from Minnesota Public Radio News - September 18, 2021

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International freshwater scientists highlight effects of changing climates on inland lakes

Sep 12, 2021 07:54AM ● By Editor

Storm-induced temperature changes in Lake Superior (average depth almost 500 feet) will be smaller than in Lake Okeechobee (average depth about 10 feet). By Dr. Ashley Moerke from Sault On-Line - September 11, 2021

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Little change in Minnesota's drought status as we head into another dry stretch

Sep 10, 2021 06:21AM ● By Editor

Despite our recent improvement in our dry conditions, and some green returning to our lawns, we are far from out of the woods and have a long way to go before ending our drought. By Cody Matz of Fox 9 News - September 9, 2021

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Extreme drought continues in northern Minnesota

Sep 03, 2021 06:18AM ● By Editor

Thursday's U.S. Drought Monitor update says extreme drought conditions persist across the majority of northern Minnesota affecting more than 37% of the state. From WDIO-TV - September 2, 2021

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Video: Walz tells farmers federal drought help is on the way

Aug 07, 2021 05:40AM ● By Editor

The governor had some encouraging news to pass along to farmers who are struggling financially because of the drought. By Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV - August 6, 2021

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Governor Walz supports emergency relief for drought-stricken farms

Aug 06, 2021 07:15AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - August 5, 2021

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Drought in Minnesota: How to conserve water at home

Jul 24, 2021 06:04AM ● By Editor

Water conservation consultant Carmelita Nelson from the Department of Natural Resources said the state’s growing population and increasing demand for water is putting stress on water sources. By Sarah Gelbard from Minnesota Public Radio News - July 22, 2021

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