Rain over the past week has made drought conditions in Minnesota less dire, if only slightly. While the week's rain was widespread across Minnesota and came at a good time — when cooler temperatures meant less evaporation — "we're still in a major drought," said Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Climatology Office. An updated map .
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Rain over the past week has made drought conditions in Minnesota less dire, if only slightly. While the week's rain was widespread across Minnesota and came at a good time — when cooler temperatures meant less evaporation — "we're still in a major drought," said Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Climatology Office. An updated map .