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.
Ham Lake man left out of well reimbursement
One year ago the city of Blaine admits it broke rules when it over-pumped water from unpermitted city wells, a decision that left many private well owners without water.
One year ago the city of Blaine admits it broke rules when it over-pumped water from unpermitted city wells, a decision that left many private well owners without water.
Protecting your lawn and plants from the drought
With the lack of rain, it's shaping up to be a stressful summer for plants. There are products homeowners can put on their lawns and in their flower baskets that help them retain moisture, but mostly, it's about knowing when and how much to water them.
With the lack of rain, it's shaping up to be a stressful summer for plants. There are products homeowners can put on their lawns and in their flower baskets that help them retain moisture, but mostly, it's about knowing when and how much to water them.
Drought quickly expands in Minnesota
This may be a classic "be careful what you wish for" scenario. April was a mostly cool & another very wet month with plenty of sub average temperatures and gloomy conditions. This coming after the wettest winter on record and one of the wettest starts to spring on record. At this point, Minnesotans couldn't scream loud enough to get the gloom to end. Well, Mother Nature heard you and flipped the switch. May ended up anywhere from the 2nd�to 5th�sunniest on record, depending on where you live in the state, and the rain completely shut down after the first few days.
This may be a classic "be careful what you wish for" scenario. April was a mostly cool & another very wet month with plenty of sub average temperatures and gloomy conditions. This coming after the wettest winter on record and one of the wettest starts to spring on record. At this point, Minnesotans couldn't scream loud enough to get the gloom to end. Well, Mother Nature heard you and flipped the switch. May ended up anywhere from the 2nd�to 5th�sunniest on record, depending on where you live in the state, and the rain completely shut down after the first few days.
Farmers deal with lingering dry conditions
A dry start to growing season is becoming a growing concern for farmers.
A dry start to growing season is becoming a growing concern for farmers.
Saturday offers chance of thunderstorms
As much of Minnesota is facing dry conditions, a chance of isolated thunderstorms arrives Saturday. However, they'll likely be scattered and not widespread. A cold front will follow into Sunday, before more warm temperatures around the corner early next week.
As much of Minnesota is facing dry conditions, a chance of isolated thunderstorms arrives Saturday. However, they'll likely be scattered and not widespread. A cold front will follow into Sunday, before more warm temperatures around the corner early next week.
NWS issues Red Flag Warning for extreme wildfire risk in central and southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for large parts of Central and Southern Minnesota until 6 p.m. Sunday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for large parts of Central and Southern Minnesota until 6 p.m. Sunday due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt to the changing conditions.
Drought conditions could impact Minnesota Christmas trees for years to come
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt.
With the lack of rainfall over the last two years, Christmas tree farmers in Minnesota have been forced to adapt.
Minnesota waterways falling to near-record lows as meaningful moisture stays away
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5-month stretches on record, with little relief in sight.
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5-month stretches on record, with little relief in sight.
Twin Cities seeing driest October in over 40 years
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5 month stretches on record, with little relief in sight. Lake Minnetonka is at its lowest water level since 2000, and other waterways are also well below normal.
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5 month stretches on record, with little relief in sight. Lake Minnetonka is at its lowest water level since 2000, and other waterways are also well below normal.
Viking Cruise ship forced to dock due to low water levels on Mississippi River
A cruise ship trip running up the Mississippi River was forced to dock early, due to unusually low water levels on the Mississippi River.
A cruise ship trip running up the Mississippi River was forced to dock early, due to unusually low water levels on the Mississippi River.
Twin Cities metro reaches 'extreme drought' conditions for the first time this year
For the first time this year, the Twin Cities metro has reached "extreme drought" conditions. Unusually low water levels on the Mississippi River are causing cruise ships and barges to get stuck.
For the first time this year, the Twin Cities metro has reached "extreme drought" conditions. Unusually low water levels on the Mississippi River are causing cruise ships and barges to get stuck.
Twin Cities metro reaches 'extreme drought' conditions
For the first time this year, the Twin Cities metro has reached "extreme drought" conditions. The lack of rain and moisture can especially be seen in our rivers, lakes and streams.
For the first time this year, the Twin Cities metro has reached "extreme drought" conditions. The lack of rain and moisture can especially be seen in our rivers, lakes and streams.
Barges getting stuck on Mississippi River amid drought
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.
Parts of Minnesota are now in "extreme drought," and the ongoing drought is causing problems on the Mississippi River. Barges are getting stuck in the river, which is impacting crop shipments.