(KNSI) — Drought conditions improved sharply across central Minnesota in the past week, but part of Sherburne County is still in moderate drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.
The map was released Thursday, November 12th, and reflects conditions as of November 10th.
In Benton County, no part of the county is in drought, but all of it is rated abnormally dry, which is one step below drought. A week earlier, 97% of Benton County was in moderate drought. The county was hit hard this fall, with 98% in severe drought at the end of September…