Minnesota has expanded its network of weather monitoring with the addition of 14 new solar-powered weather stations, primarily located in the southern part of the state. These advanced stations are designed to provide comprehensive, real-time data crucial for agricultural management and environmental monitoring. Collecting data every five minutes, the stations measure a variety of key parameters, including air temperature at heights up to 33 feet and soil conditions at depths of up to 7.5 feet. Additionally, they monitor soil moisture, temperature, wind speed, and solar radiation.