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Nearly all of Minnesota in some form of drought, extreme drought zone expands
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kilat Fitzgerald , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The situation is more widespread and intense than it was last week. Drought conditions have intensified, with nearly the entire state experiencing some form of drought.
Drought conditions have intensified, with nearly the entire state experiencing some form of drought. The situation is more widespread and intense than it was last week.
The extreme drought zone has expanded, indicating a worsening of conditions. Further details on the current drought situation are available.
The expansion of drought conditions and the increase in intensity are the latest developments in the ongoing drought.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
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