Here's Why It Smelled Like Manure In Richfield Monday

Something is rotten in the state of Minnesota. Or at least it smells that way. People across the Twin Cities metro noticed a distinct, foul stench wafting through the air Monday.

The good news is it wasn't you or something you stepped on. You can't blame the dog either. Manure recently applied to Minnesota farm fields get the blame this time.

The Twin Cities branch of the National Weather Service told Patch the smell is a result of strong southwest winds combined with dry conditions and stable air near the surface that allowed for the manure smell to spread.

They said they couldn't think of another time it's smelled like this in the metro. Luckily, a front passing through should put an end to the manure smell Tuesday.

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