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Needed rain chances return into the Minnesota forecast

Minnesota is expected to see slow improvement in air quality through Tuesday, then as heat and humidity return, so do more rain chances. The current forecast brings some scattered showers and storms into the state on Thursday. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Smoky conditions see some improvement Tuesday

As the wind pattern shifts, the air quality across Minnesota is expected to see slow improvement through the day Tuesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'You pray for rain': Low rivers stressing irrigators, recreationists — and potentially, critters

'You pray for rain': Low rivers stressing irrigators, recreationists — and potentially, critters

Rivers across the state are very low because of the severe drought encompassing much of the state. That's affecting a lot of people who rely on rivers and streams for their livelihood.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Air quality concerns continue Monday

Monday will be a comfortable day for early August with seasonable temperatures and low humidity, but smoke remains a concern.
by Nicole Mitchell

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New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

After one of the driest Julys on record in parts of Minnesota, the drought conditions affecting the region show no signs of letting up to start the month of August.
by MPR News Staff

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Flood watches in parts of western U.S. as mudslides close major interstate

Flood watches in parts of western U.S. as mudslides close major interstate

Mudslides from heavy rains caused "extreme damage” to a major interstate and left it blocked with piles of boulders and logs, Colorado transportation officials said Sunday, as forecasters warned of more flash floods in the coming days.
by The Associated Press

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