Wintry mix spreads across Minnesota

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It’s been a patchwork growing season for Minnesota farmers this year. 

 around and west of the Twin Cities, the majority of Minnesota farmers report good to excellent crop conditions as of July 25. Here are some highlights from 

Here’s more granular detail on this week’s report. 

Temperatures the past week in Minnesota ran between three and six degrees warmer than average in most areas. Rainfall was most abundant in the north, and along the Minnesota River Valley into southeast Minnesota. Local areas in blue on the precipitation map below show areas with more than 1.5” of rainfall in the past week. 

Rainfall looks patchy again this week. Scattered light to moderate rain showers and a few thunderstorms will roam Minnesota overnight and Tuesday. Overall rainfall totals look patchy once again this week and dry in many areas. 

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Paul Huttner

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Drought is gaining a foothold in parts of Minnesota. But most of Minnesota’s corn and soybean fields are in good or excellent condition. 

Crop report: 63 percent of Minnesota corn in good or excellent condition.

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