DROUGHT
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Farmers across the Upper Midwest are struggling with both drought and excess moisture this spring Some areas are so wet that farmers will have a tough time planting their crops before it gets too lat...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 1:38 PM
STORM TRACKER The Drought Ends?
In the past couple of weeks, the immediate Fargo Moorhead area has received 12-18 inches of snow. South and east of the metro, widespread 20-30 inches has fallen. The drought is therefore over, correc...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 12:05 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER USDA provides drought loans to farmers
Farmers in 26 Minnesota counties affected by drought are eligible for federal loans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the loan program Friday, putting local Farm Service Agency offices in...
Posted on 10/26/12 at 11:43 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Farm Update
I like to give readers a little slice of the farm on occasion. Some people farmed much of their lives and then retired while others grew up on the farm so both groups have memories that occupy...
Posted on 9/1/12 at 7:20 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Living with Water: Your thoughts and experiences wanted.
It was almost hard to believe. Last month while we visited my husband's parents in Iowa, we ran into an old neighbor of theirs who has since moved to Texas. He and his wife moved there to be closer to...
Posted on 8/7/11 at 8:08 AM
Rain causes worst drought area to retreat westward 
A wet spring continues to soak the soil across much of the Midwest, causing the prolonged drought to slowly retreat westward, the weekly drought report released Thursday said.
By David Pitt , May 09, 2013
Drought eases in many places, fields turn to mud
As spring rains soaked the central United States and helped conquer the historic drought, a new problem has sprouted: The fields have turned to mud.
By David Pitt , April 25, 2013
New data show drought fading in Minnesota
An updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday rates two-thirds of Minnesota as still being in drought. But that's a significant improvement from 98 percent previously.
By Associated Press , April 18, 2013
Drought highlights water woes across Minnesota
Rural Minnesota residents and state regulators are facing challenges in keeping up with demand for water as they deal with a prolonged drought, a thirst for job-creating growth and the prospect that current water practices in some areas are unsustainable.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2013
Despite drought, Minnesota lets water users exceed limits
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At a time when drought threatens state water supplies, scores of water permit holders in Minnesota are illegally using billions of gallons more water then they're entitled to.
By Mark Steil , March 01, 2013
Corn shortage idles 20 ethanol plants nationwide
The persistent drought is taking a toll on producers of ethanol, with corn becoming so scarce that nearly two dozen ethanol plants have been forced to halt production.
By Jim Salter , February 10, 2013
Despite new snow, deep drought still grips Minnesota
Don't be fooled by all the pretty snow that's fallen in recent days and that's forecast for this weekend: Minnesota remains in a deep drought with no end in sight.
By Steve Karnowski , February 07, 2013
Forgotten Bismarck team broke baseball’s color line
During the Great Depression, in drought stricken Bismarck, one of the most improbable teams in the history of baseball was assembled by one of the sport’s most unlikely champions.
By Herald Staff Report , February 03, 2013
WEATHER SERVICE: Predicted wet spring could ease drought
The next three months could bring more cold weather, as well as some relief to the stubborn drought that has plagued much of North Dakota and Minnesota over the past 18 months.
By Herald Staff Report , January 21, 2013
As dry soils shrink, southern Minnesota homes sink
As the drought deepens, homeowners across southern Minnesota are reporting shifting foundations and cracks in basements and walls.
By Associated Press , January 07, 2013
Durbin to assess Miss. River rock-removal effort
Two federal lawmakers from Illinois will get a firsthand look at urgent efforts to clear some Mississippi River bedrock that's crimping shipping on the waterway.
By Associated Press , January 05, 2013
2012 was 2nd warmest year in Grand Forks and Fargo
Drought is the top climate story of 2012 in the Northern Plains, according to the National Weather Service. The year ranks as the second warmest on record in Grand Forks and Fargo, while it was the 10th driest on record in Grand Forks.
By Kevin Bonham , January 05, 2013
Drought conditions unchanged in the Dakotas
Drought conditions in the Dakotas have not changed with the start of the new year.
By Associated Press , January 03, 2013
Shallow “dug’’ water supplies dwindling, deeper wells costly
Cindy Mackay thought her pump was broken when she turned on the tap on Halloween and no water came out. But when the repairman came to her Rice Lake Township home, Mackay she found out even scarier news: There was no water in her well.
By John Myers , December 31, 2012
Missouri River rising, but well below flood stage
Meterologist Bill Abeling tells the Bismarck Tribune that the river is gradually rising but there's so far no concern of an ice jam. The water level's gone from 3.5 feet Dec. 21 to 5.3 feet. Temperatures are expected to drop to at least negative 10 degrees with wind chills falling to negative 25 degrees.
By Associated Press , December 24, 2012
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