(KNOX) – Minnesota climatologists say this summer is being considered the sixth hottest in 153 years of recordkeeping.
There has been a statewide drought, with nearly 80 percent of Minnesota in at least moderate drought conditions.
Polk, Norman and Clay Counties are considered to be in an extreme drought. The Red River Valley as a whole is also in an extreme drought, and it has been the driest summer in the region since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.


Grand Forks Dems blast special session priorities, call for focus on families
(North Dakota Monitor) - Grand Forks Democrats who are running for office criticized North Dakota's Republican-led Legislature as reactionary and called on lawmakers gathered for a special session to instead focus on helping families. The full Legisl...
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KNOX Afternoon Host and Former State Legislator Aaron McWilliams Believes September Special Session Isn't Necessary
(KNOX) -The special session regarding a potential ban for kratom and several other topics will start today at the State Capitol. KNOX Afternoon Host Aaron McWilliams served one term in the State Legislature from 2016 to 2020. He doesn't believe this ...
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North Dakota Special Legislative Session Starts Today
(KNOX) - The special legislative session regarding a potential ban for kratom and several other topics will start today at the State Capitol. There are five bill drafts that will be discussed over three days, and Governor Kelly Armstrong will also gi...
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department Removing No Camping Restrictions for Labor Day Week
(KNOX) -The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will be removing its no-camping restrictions on Tuesday and Wednesday for Labor Day week. This will allow overnight camping on wildlife management areas on September 8th and 9th. A complete list of ...
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