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.
Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota spreads to more than 3,000 acres
Firefighters are working to contain the Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota.
Firefighters are working to contain the Greenwood Fire in northern Minnesota.
Mississippi River water flow dropping, new drought phase begins
Drought conditions in Minnesota are expected to reach a new level today.
Drought conditions in Minnesota are expected to reach a new level today.
Keeping your garden looking great in a drought
It's been a rough summer for keeping gardens looking green. Garden Guy Dale K has some tips to fighting the drought and conserving water at the same time.
It's been a rough summer for keeping gardens looking green. Garden Guy Dale K has some tips to fighting the drought and conserving water at the same time.
DNR monitoring low water levels amid Minnesota's drought
Part of the reason the Minnehaha Creek is seeing lower than normal water levels is because a dam at Gray’s Bay on Lake Minnetonka, the lake that feeds the stream, was closed on July 21 because water levels on Lake Minnetonka reached a low point:
Part of the reason the Minnehaha Creek is seeing lower than normal water levels is because a dam at Gray’s Bay on Lake Minnetonka, the lake that feeds the stream, was closed on July 21 because water levels on Lake Minnetonka reached a low point:
Drought causes some Minnesota farmers to harvest early
The entire western portion of Minnesota is currently experiencing a extreme or severe drought, in the middle of what has been a very dry summer. Since less than 2% of the state’s farm land is irrigated, farmers who are very reliant on Mother Nature, have been let down.
The entire western portion of Minnesota is currently experiencing a extreme or severe drought, in the middle of what has been a very dry summer. Since less than 2% of the state’s farm land is irrigated, farmers who are very reliant on Mother Nature, have been let down.
Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
President Biden meets with governors on Canadian wildfires
Governor Walz was among a group of governors discussing the wildfires in Canada that are causing smoke to drift into Minnesota -- along with other environmental issues.
Governor Walz was among a group of governors discussing the wildfires in Canada that are causing smoke to drift into Minnesota -- along with other environmental issues.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
Drought's effect seen in soil moisture
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard demonstrates the difference soil moisture can make amid the drought.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard demonstrates the difference soil moisture can make amid the drought.
Tips to help your lawn make it through the drought
With the rain deficit facing Minnesota, it?s been a battle to keep lawns alive this year.
With the rain deficit facing Minnesota, it?s been a battle to keep lawns alive this year.
1,600+ wildfires in Minnesota in 2021 so far, above yearly average
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.
According to numbers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the average number of wildfires they see in a year is around 1,400. This year, they?ve already seen more than 1,600.