The latest drought monitor shows drought covering 99 percent of the state now. Portions of northeastern Minnesota have seen significant rainfall, but most of the state remains dry.
Much warmer air returns Thursday ahead of a cool front that will spark showers and some thunder to the west. The chance for rain moves to eastern Minnesota overnight into Friday.
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