Drought

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.

The extreme drought that Minnesota finds itself in is impacting more than just lawns and gardens. The severe lack of rain also has an impact on the fall colors.

Minnesota's continuing drought is affecting more than our lawns and gardens.

The Minnesota DNR is encouraging some shoreland owners to consider removing their boats and pontoons earlier than normal due to ongoing drought conditions.