Second half of October drier than normal

While the beginning of the month saw record-setting rainfall, the second half has been drier than normal.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley, who says we've had desert-like air across the state for several days, which has led to red flag warnings for wildfires.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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