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Despite Recent Rains, Drought Lingers in Minnesota
Despite all of our recent rains the U.S. Drought Monitor says much of Minnesota is still in a drought. The northern parts of Stearns and Benton counties, and a large area north of us are listed as in a "moderate drought".