Drought impacting pumpkin patches nationwide
Drought conditions across the United States are impacting pumpkin harvests ahead of Halloween.
Drought conditions across the United States are impacting pumpkin harvests ahead of Halloween.
Driest stretch of days in the Twin Cities and a lot of the US
Much of the metro hasn't seen any significant rainfall since midway through the Minnesota State Fair in late August.
Much of the metro hasn't seen any significant rainfall since midway through the Minnesota State Fair in late August.
Dry September decreases amount of fall colors
A lack of rain has decreased the amount of color typically seen on leaves during this time of year. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full story.
A lack of rain has decreased the amount of color typically seen on leaves during this time of year. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full story.
Minnesota mosquito population at highest level in 3 years, still below overall average
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
Mosquito population higher than past 3 years in MN
The overall mosquito population is currently below average, but the numbers this summer are higher than the past three years after an extended drought, according to state officials.
The overall mosquito population is currently below average, but the numbers this summer are higher than the past three years after an extended drought, according to state officials.
Minnesota is officially drought-free after a rainy spring
Minnesota's drought is officially over for the first time in two years following heavy rainfall this spring.
Minnesota's drought is officially over for the first time in two years following heavy rainfall this spring.
Minnesota's drought is officially over
The drought in Minnesota is officially over for the first time in more than a year.
The drought in Minnesota is officially over for the first time in more than a year.
Twin Cities no longer in a drought
After being plagued with drought conditions on and off since 2021, we're now drought-free.
After being plagued with drought conditions on and off since 2021, we're now drought-free.
Wet weather good for MN drought
Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday.
Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday.
Minnesota drought: Recent rains improve conditions
Heavy downpours in recent weeks have improved drought conditions across much of Minnesota, according to the drought monitor released on Oct. 19. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Heavy downpours in recent weeks have improved drought conditions across much of Minnesota, according to the drought monitor released on Oct. 19. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Minnesotans impacted by drought can get federal disaster loans
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Monday federal loans to help businesses and farms affected by this summer’s drought.
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Monday federal loans to help businesses and farms affected by this summer’s drought.
Rain improves drought in MN
Heavy rains over the weekend put a small dent in the drought Minnesota has faced this year.
Heavy rains over the weekend put a small dent in the drought Minnesota has faced this year.
Minnesota drought conditions improve after recent rain
Heavy rain from the last several days has helped improve drought conditions across Minnesota.
Heavy rain from the last several days has helped improve drought conditions across Minnesota.
Fall colors starting to pop in dry conditions
Fall colors are starting to pop in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Fall colors are starting to pop in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Effects of drought being felt at harvest
Rainfall this weekend will recharge the soil and help rejuvenate trees and pastures on the Sorg farm in Hastings; but it may be too late to help Randy Sorg with the corn, soybean and alfalfa that he is now harvesting.
Rainfall this weekend will recharge the soil and help rejuvenate trees and pastures on the Sorg farm in Hastings; but it may be too late to help Randy Sorg with the corn, soybean and alfalfa that he is now harvesting.
How will the drought affect fall activities?
FOX 9 is looking at the impact of the drought on our favorite fall activities.
FOX 9 is looking at the impact of the drought on our favorite fall activities.
Minnesota drought and fall colors update
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert has the latest on Minnesota's drought and a look at how the fall colors are shaping up.
FOX 9's Alex Lehnert has the latest on Minnesota's drought and a look at how the fall colors are shaping up.
Sparking truck leads to grass fire in Shakopee
An early morning reminder about just how dry it's been, and how ripe conditions are for brush fires. This happened just before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Highway 169 and Highway 101 in Shakopee. You can see sparks fly out from under a white box truck, cross the road and grow into a grass fire. We sped this video up a bit, but it took just a few minutes in real time to grow into a fire.
An early morning reminder about just how dry it's been, and how ripe conditions are for brush fires. This happened just before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Highway 169 and Highway 101 in Shakopee. You can see sparks fly out from under a white box truck, cross the road and grow into a grass fire. We sped this video up a bit, but it took just a few minutes in real time to grow into a fire.
Minnesota drought update: Aug. 17
After some widespread rain over the past week, FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how it's impacted Minnesota's drought.
After some widespread rain over the past week, FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how it's impacted Minnesota's drought.
Minnesota weather: Sunday brings 'much-needed' rain as drought spreads
Next week brings more comfortable weather and a few more chances for some showers throughout the week.
Next week brings more comfortable weather and a few more chances for some showers throughout the week.