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Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

The latest drought monitor shows some relief from extremely dry conditions that have plagued Minnesota for the past several months, thanks in part to showers across the state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Crops suffer as drought spreads in Minnesota

Crops suffer as drought spreads in Minnesota

Since last week, drought has worsened and spotty rainfall has continued on and off. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the lack of rain and it’s effects on crops.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Rainy week did not alleviate spread of drought

Rainy week did not alleviate spread of drought

Drought remained an issue as we entered the second week of September, but rain has started to trickle in. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the rainy weather in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Weather whiplash this week, nicer weekend ahead

Weather whiplash this week, nicer weekend ahead

MPR News host Phil Picardi spoke with meteorologist Mark Seeley about this week’s heatwave, drastically shifting dewpoints and summer storms.
by Gracie Stockton and Phil Picardi

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Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Mid-summer dryness contrasts early year flooding

Heavy flooding and record precipitation that began at the start of the year has practically run out with cities across the state recording precipitation deficits of five inches or more. We would need to see at least two to three times the normal rainfall through the rest of July and August to balance these deficits.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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