Driest stretch of days in the Twin Cities and a lot of the US
Much of the metro hasn't seen any significant rainfall since midway through the Minnesota State Fair in late August.
Minnesota mosquito population at highest level in 3 years, still below overall average
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
Minnesota is officially drought-free after a rainy spring
Minnesota's drought is officially over for the first time in two years following heavy rainfall this spring.
Minnesotans impacted by drought can get federal disaster loans
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Monday federal loans to help businesses and farms affected by this summer’s drought.
Minnesota drought conditions improve after recent rain
Heavy rain from the last several days has helped improve drought conditions across Minnesota.
