Waconia winery flourishing because of dry Minnesota summer
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
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The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
From weather worries to harvest headaches, growing a produce business is tough work.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
This year marks the fifth time in six years that Minnesota has had a drought entering the fall, a time when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner learns whether it's worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring.
The state's forest health consultant says severe drought can mute some colors and push trees to drop leaves early — or hold them later, depending on the species. Peak is still expected from late September through mid-October.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend. Most of the state is bone dry right now. That's led to lower lake levels and banged-up boats.
The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend. Most of the state is bone dry right now. The conditions have led to lower lake levels and damaged boats. WCCO's Jeff Wagner and photojournalist Nick Lunemann share how boaters can safely navigate the challenges.
Minnesota is facing its worst drought conditions in five years, experts say. About 88% of the state is either experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
Experts say the ongoing drought in Minnesota is the worst they’ve seen in the past five years. Ubah Ali spoke to a state climatologist who says we should act now, while we still have a choice.
Minnesota's drought has reached extreme levels in part of northwestern Minnesota, as more than 88% of the state is now feeling the impacts.
Much of Minnesota is now under severe drought. In the Twin Cities, we're running 4 inches below normal rainfall this summer. Jason Rantala explores whether we could see a repeat of our extreme drought from just a few years ago.
Minnesota's Drought Monitor Map shows that a part of northwestern Minnesota is now experiencing extreme drought conditions and much of northeastern Minnesota is in severe drought.
Despite rain on Thursday, sections of severe and extreme drought are expanding in a newly-released drought map.
Drought conditions have spread across much of Minnesota, with some of the state's driest conditions in central and northern Minnesota.
Minnesota’s drought is getting worse. The latest conditions show nearly half the state is dealing with severe drought conditions. That includes part of the metro. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Frankie McLister show how it's impacting Minnesota farmers.
Three of four units of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant were not in operation and the fourth was operating at about 50%, as of Wednesday morning.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
While some soaked up Friday’s downpour, other Minnesotans were left bone dry.
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
With hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers in of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
With more hot days ahead, farmers of all kinds in Minnesota are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather. John Lauritsen shows who's experiencing drought conditions and what they're doing to get by.
A super El Niño could be taking shape in the coming months. While you may be wondering what that means for this summer, it's the winter where we could see the biggest impact. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows explains.
Minnesota saw some much-needed rain this week, but not over the ongoing fires in the Northland. Experts say the outlook for summer could spell even more trouble.
Even with the recent rains, moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions continue to cover 80% of Minnesota.
