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Dry Conditions Ease in South-Central, Eastern Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:17:06 +0000

This week's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows more improvement in parts of south-central and eastern Minnesota, where areas that had been abnormally dry are now rated normal.

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Drought Continues to Relax Its Grip on Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:04:10 +0000

Updated information shows that the drought continues to relax its grip on Minnesota. The new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday shows that only about half the state is now in drought, compared with two-thirds last week.

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Area Farmers Facing Drought-Like Conditions [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:00:25 +0000

Despite a record-setting year for corn, Minnesota farmers are preparing for drought-like conditions.

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The 46th Annual Farm Show Begins In St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:39:49 +0000

The 2013 Central Minnesota Farm Show is underway now through Thursday.

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Despite New Snow, Deep Drought Still Grips Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:07:16 +0000

Don't be fooled by all the pretty snow that's fallen in recent days and that's forecast for this weekend: Minnesota remains in a deep drought with no end in sight. State Climatologist Greg Spoden says the drought has not improved one bit over the winter in Minnesota.

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St. Cloud Sets Numerous Weather Records in 2012

Lee Voss — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:02:46 +0000

It may not feel like it outside right now, but St. Cloud ended 2012 as having the second warmest calendar year since record keeping began in 1881.

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Some Shallow Wells Running Dry in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:01:08 +0000

A longstanding drought across nearly all of Minnesota has left some shallow wells running dry.

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Drought Strains Minnesota's Water Resources

The Associated Press — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:55:50 +0000

Drought conditions are straining Minnesota's water resources, and state officials are urging everyone to adopt water conservation measures.

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Drought Keeps Getting Deeper Across Minnesota

The Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:25:31 +0000

The drought keeps getting deeper across Minnesota. New maps from the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show that 96 percent of the state is in a moderate to extreme drought, up from 77 percent a week earlier.

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New Data Shows Drought Is Getting Worse

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:54:41 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The drought is getting worse in Minnesota. New data from the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show that 77 percent of Minnesota is now in a moderate to extreme drought, up from 64 percent a week earlier.

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Dry September Adding to Drought Conditions

Jim Maurice — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:46:45 +0000

This is likely going to be one of the driest Septembers ever in St. Cloud. So far this month, we've only had .24" of an inch of rain. If we don't get any rain before Sunday, and there's none in the forecast, this will be our second driest September on record.

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Drought, Dry Conditions Expand Across Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:31:59 +0000

The drought and dry conditions are expanding across Minnesota. Thursday's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 83.5 percent of Minnesota is now rated abnormally dry.

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MN Farmers Continue to Dodge Worst of Drought

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Minnesota farmers continue to dodge the worst of the drought that's affecting most of the country. In its weekly crop weather report for Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that the state experienced scattered showers and cooler temperatures this past week.

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Changing Leaves May Mean Trees Are Stressed

Lee Voss — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:01:07 +0000

If you notice some of your trees starting to change color already, that's not a good sign. It could mean your trees are distressed and need water.

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New Site Links MN Farmers to Drought Information

The Associated Press — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:13:32 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has rolled out a new web site providing information and resources to help farmers cope with the drought conditions that are deepening across southern and western Minnesota.

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Dry Conditions Spreading in Central Minnesota

Jim Maurice — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:20:31 +0000

Most of central Minnesota has been added to the "abnormally dry" category, according to the latest map released today (Thursday) by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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US Drought Grows to Cover Widest Area Since 1956

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:23 +0000

A new report shows the drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956. The monthly State of the Climate drought report released Monday by the National Climactic Data Center says 55 percent of the continental U.S. is in a moderate to extreme drought.

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Minnesota Corn Crops A Mixed Bag

Lee Voss — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:13:39 +0000

Sweltering temps and a lack of rain are leaving many states' corn crops withering away. Farms in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri are part of nine states where up to half of the corn fields are rated as poor or very poor.

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Drought Breaks for Nearly All of Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:15:28 +0000

The drought is officially over for nearly all of Minnesota. The new map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that only about 10 percent of Minnesota remains in drought.

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Corn, Soybean Farmers Worried About Dryness in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:49:51 +0000

Minnesota corn and soybean farmers are preparing to seed their fields, even as concerns mount over whether the unusually warm weather left enough moisture to yield a decent crop.

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