In the Upper Midwest and portions of the Plains, drought-related conditions improved on the map across areas of Minnesota, ...

According to the drought monitor map, in southwestern and south central Wisconsin, portions of Richland, Vernon, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Columbia and Sauk counties remain in a severe drought.

Water Withdrawal Report shows high water use, with drought influencing increased withdrawals for agriculture and energy.

It’s not perfect, but there has been some improvement in latest drought monitor for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.