U.S. DROUGHT MONITOR

Drought conditions worsen in parts of Minnesota

June 17, 2023

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota is in dire need of significant rainfall. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 2% of the state in a severe drought compared to no areas last week. Around 19% of Minnesota is in a moderate drought, up from 12% a week ago. The areas of severe drought are in eastern and central Minnesota. There…

Governor And Ag Commissioner Stop By Polk County Farm to Survey Drought

July 22, 2021

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. — Governor Tim Walz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen are getting an up close look at drought conditions in Polk County. They stopped by the Reitmeier Farm to see the impact the drought is having on producers in the western part of the state. Walz says they are working to mobilize state and federal resources…