Drought

Is the ongoing drought in Minnesota going to affect the supply or price of Christmas trees this year?

The rain in the city of St. Cloud over the past couple of days has helped but drought conditions continue to be a factor in the city. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON. She indicates there are no current watering restrictions in the city but she encourages residents to conserve water where they can.

Hopefully, the weather pattern changes in the next few weeks to offer up some relief in the form of rain for not only our lawns, plants, and crops but our pocketbooks too.

Remember last summer when we didn't have to mow our lawns for a good portion of the summer? We could be in for another round of that this summer in Minnesota.

Much of Central Minnesota and the upper Midwest dealt with a drought last summer.

The summer drought impacted Central Minnesota and that includes St. Cloud.

Pumpkins are ready to be picked despite the dry summer.

St. Cloud and much of Central Minnesota is in a severe drought. St. Cloud currently allows for watering once a week on the same day your garbage is picked up.

The video, consisting of aerial shots presumably shot by drone, follows the Mississippi River around Brooklyn Park, highlighting basins and channels usually filled with and hidden by water.

The ongoing drought throughout Minnesota and North and South Dakota is forcing duck hunters to adjust their plans for this fall.

I remember dry summers in Minnesota but none I can remember have been this dry or the water levels this low in the lakes.

Some people see Jesus in toast or Mother Mary in the clouds. This guy saw a tomato crying over Minnesota's drought conditions.