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Extreme drought expands its reach across Minnesota

Extreme drought expands its reach across Minnesota

The latest drought conditions report highlights the expansion of extreme drought across Minnesota. More than 75 percent of the state is now experiencing some level of drought.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Beautiful couple of days before muggy air and storm chances return

Beautiful couple of days before muggy air and storm chances return

Thursday and Friday will be just about picture-perfect days for late August. Warmer, more humid air arrives for the weekend along with spotty thunder chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Picture perfect Thursday into Friday, then unsettled

Picture perfect Thursday into Friday, then unsettled

Thursday’s looking fairly warm given the time of the year but the low humidity should feel spectacular. Some rain showers are out in Minnesota’s southwestern corner early Saturday. It’s still a little to be determined if they can spread to other parts of Minnesota.
by Ben Cathey

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Cooler, breezy Wednesday with nice days ahead

Cooler, breezy Wednesday with nice days ahead

Cooler, drier air is settling in after last night’s cool front passage. Look for a few beautiful days ahead. Spotty storm chances return this weekend along with muggier air again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota Weather: Rain in Arrowhead; pleasant State Fair start

Minnesota Weather: Rain in Arrowhead; pleasant State Fair start

Expect some storms Tuesday in northeastern Minnesota through late afternoon and evening. The weather looks great to start the Minnesota State Fair Thursday and Friday, with highs in the lower to mid-80s.
by Ben Cathey

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Big ag impact: Crop health falls six weeks in a row

Big ag impact: Crop health falls six weeks in a row

Minnesota’s worsening crop conditions reflect deepening drought, with landowners’ firsthand reports offering a stark, ground-level view of the state’s drying fields.
by Ben Cathey

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Lingering instability Tuesday along a cool front

Lingering instability Tuesday along a cool front

Some lingering morning showers and thunder will dissipate Tuesday morning, but more thunderstorms could redevelop later in the day. Cooler, drier air moves back in for midweek along with sunshine.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Thunderstorms return Monday night, a few isolated showers on morning commute

Thunderstorms return Monday night, a few isolated showers on morning commute

We have a risk of severe weather later Monday night in northwestern Minnesota. Another round of storms hits the northeast by Tuesday evening. We are a little warmer for the first weekend of the State Fair.
by Ben Cathey

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