u.s. drought monitor

As dry conditions persist, more of Minnesota is now experiencing a drought.

Signs of drought are growing across Minnesota as hot and dry conditions persist.

A lack of precipitation over the last week has not had too much impact on Minnesota's drought index.

Recent rains have Minnesota farmers breathing a sigh of relief as the growing season gets underway.

Some significant rainfall Sunday and Monday has eased some of the drought conditions in Minnesota.

No real change in Minnesota's drought conditions despite some rain showers over the last week.

Eastern Stearns County and all of Benton County are now officially in a severe drought.

There is little change in this week's drought update.

The drought has gotten worse over the past week in Minnesota.

Recent rain didn't help the drought situation in Minnesota.