drought

Is rain on the way for Minnesota? The National Weather Service is anticipating a wetter forecast as we wrap up August and head into September.

As the extreme drought conditions this summer continue to get worse, officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have enacted water restrictions that cover the majority of the state.

As drought conditions persist, water levels on Lester River in Duluth have dropped to a point where the river no longer flows into Lake Superior.

Here's where things stand as of mid-August.

Here's where this year rates compared to the previous driest seasons on record for Northland towns.

With the severe drought we experienced throughout the entire state of Minnesota this summer, what type of impact does this have on Fall colors?

Despite some recent severe weather, things are still dire in Minnesota.

Get a brief look at the science behind this summers infestation of grasshoppers.

The National Weather Service in Duluth has updated the drought monitor for the region this morning, and it doesn't look good. The entire state of Minnesota needs rain.

The ongoing drought conditions across Northern Minnesota are leading to popular waterfalls drying up. Here are some photos and video.