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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drought's effect seen in soil moisture
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.
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.
Wednesday's rain a welcome sight for Minnesota farmers
Rain showers that passed through on Wednesday are providing relief for farmers fighting through the drought.
Saving your lawn during a drought
As a drought continues across much of the state, it’s getting harder and harder for many homeowners to look outside at what their lawns have become.
St. Croix River nears historic low water levels amid dry weather
While farmers are hoping for rain this weekend, there's also growing concerns along the St. Croix River, which is on track to hit historic low water levels as dry conditions persist.