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Northeastern Minnesota in Severe Drought | Duluth News
Northeastern Minnesota is in a brutal, worsening drought—nearly 90% of the state is dry, with large areas in severe drought. July’s heatwave hit hard after a dry spring, with rainfall down 65-80% in key spots like Ely. Water levels are plummeting, high-water marks are visible at places like Thomson Dam, and both the state and Duluth have issued drought warnings urging water conservation—even though Duluth draws from Lake Superior. Rain chances remain slim for the next week, and experts predict this drought will linger through fall. With dry conditions fueling wildfire risk, officials are…
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