ST. CLOUD -- Last weeks rain fall helped the states drought conditions.

The U.S. Drought Monitor updated its information Thursday saying 38 percent of the state is now in an extreme drought.

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All of Benton and Sherburne Counties and the eastern half of Stearns county are now in a Severe Drought status.

Photo: US Drought Monitor
Photo: US Drought Monitor
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Last week the extreme drought status was for 58 percent of the state.

More rain is expected to arrive in the St. Cloud Metro area around mid to late afternoon.

 

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