Farmers dealing with opposite challenges one year later
Last summer in Wright County drought conditions forced farm yields down by about 40% from the year before. But this year many are worried for the opposite reason.
Last summer in Wright County drought conditions forced farm yields down by about 40% from the year before. But this year many are worried for the opposite reason.
2021 finishes as 5th warmest on record, driest in more than decade
2021 now ranks as the fifth-warmest year on record in the Twin Cities and one of the driest in more than a decade.
2021 now ranks as the fifth-warmest year on record in the Twin Cities and one of the driest in more than a decade.
2021 Weather in Review: Minnesota sees a year of extremes
From wildfires and drought to extreme cold, Minnesota saw a wide range of extreme weather in 2021.
From wildfires and drought to extreme cold, Minnesota saw a wide range of extreme weather in 2021.
Twin Cities rounding out driest year in more than decade
The Twin Cities is rounding out one of its driest years in more than a decade.
The Twin Cities is rounding out one of its driest years in more than a decade.
How the drought impacted Christmas trees in Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.
Overall, this season's Christmas trees are in good shape, but you might need to give it some extra water because of the drought earlier in the year.
Minnesota cattle farmer sells half of herd after tough drought season
The rain came a little too late for many farmers this year. Now with winter approaching and feed prices soaring, cattle farmers are having to decide whether to hold on or sell.
The rain came a little too late for many farmers this year. Now with winter approaching and feed prices soaring, cattle farmers are having to decide whether to hold on or sell.
Lawn care expert: Now is the time to prep your drought damaged lawn for next year
A lot of people have given up on their lawns for the season. But now is the perfect time to give your lawn a head start for next year.
A lot of people have given up on their lawns for the season. But now is the perfect time to give your lawn a head start for next year.
Gradual improvement in Minnesota's drought continues
Some more beneficial rain over the last seven days continues to help the lakes, rivers, and soil recover from a near record dry summer.
Some more beneficial rain over the last seven days continues to help the lakes, rivers, and soil recover from a near record dry summer.
This summer's drought could mean shortened, muted fall color season
The severe and extreme drought across much of Minnesota this summer is putting stress on trees, which will impact their colors this fall.
The severe and extreme drought across much of Minnesota this summer is putting stress on trees, which will impact their colors this fall.
US records hottest summer since the Dust Bowl, NOAA says
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
Little change in Minnesota's drought status as we head into another dry stretch
The new drought monitor is out and it shows continued slow improvement in western Minnesota, especially across the southwest. Overall statewide, areas experiencing a severe drought or worse fell by 6%.
The new drought monitor is out and it shows continued slow improvement in western Minnesota, especially across the southwest. Overall statewide, areas experiencing a severe drought or worse fell by 6%.
Minnesota farmers seeing smaller returns on corn harvest due to drought
As the summer comes to an end, it?s time for farmers around Minnesota to harvest their crop. But after a tough drought, farmers aren?t seeing much life in their livelihood.
As the summer comes to an end, it?s time for farmers around Minnesota to harvest their crop. But after a tough drought, farmers aren?t seeing much life in their livelihood.
Expect muted fall colors this year due to drought
The ongoing drought in Minnesota is likely to have an impact on just how eye-popping the fall colors will be this year.
The ongoing drought in Minnesota is likely to have an impact on just how eye-popping the fall colors will be this year.
Despite recent rain, our drought is far from over
This is now officially one of the top ten wettest Augusts on record at MSP Airport. But despite a very wet week in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota, our drought is far from over.
This is now officially one of the top ten wettest Augusts on record at MSP Airport. But despite a very wet week in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota, our drought is far from over.
Minneapolis odd-even sprinkling restrictions remain in effect, no additional limits implemented
Minneapolis officials say water conservation efforts and the recent rain have kept the city from implementing any additional limits on outdoor water use amid the ongoing drought.
Minneapolis officials say water conservation efforts and the recent rain have kept the city from implementing any additional limits on outdoor water use amid the ongoing drought.
DNR launches Fall Color Finder for 2021
We will have a few weeks of summer left in Minnesota, but the leaves will be changing soon.
We will have a few weeks of summer left in Minnesota, but the leaves will be changing soon.
Minnesota drought: Your questions answered
Minnesota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in decades. Here are some of your most frequently asked questions about the drought.
Minnesota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in decades. Here are some of your most frequently asked questions about the drought.
Smaller produce at Minnesota's farmers markets: A sign of the drought
The drought year has led to smaller produce at Minnesota's farmers markets.
The drought year has led to smaller produce at Minnesota's farmers markets.
With little to no rain over the last week, drought tightens its grip
The summer of 2021 will go down as one of the driest on record across the state and it continues to take its toll.
The summer of 2021 will go down as one of the driest on record across the state and it continues to take its toll.
St. Paul Regional Water Services imposes restrictions as state enters next drought phase
St. Paul Regional Water Services, which services St. Paul and several suburbs, is imposing watering restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, including watering schedules and restrictions on when residents can water.
St. Paul Regional Water Services, which services St. Paul and several suburbs, is imposing watering restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, including watering schedules and restrictions on when residents can water.