The United States Drought Monitor has downgraded Wright County from the “Abnormally Dry” category to “Moderate Drought” as warm temperatures and the lack of rain is causing a strain on the ability for crops, lawns and gardens to survive without irrigation, as well as increasing the danger of the spread of wildfires. Currently, almost 75 percent of Minnesota is under the “Moderate Drought” designation.

To see the comparison map from last week to this week, click here: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/CompareTwoWeeks.aspx