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The city of Waite Park is lifting their watering ban effective immediately.

By Pat Sweeney (MN DNR release:) Minnesota is now in a Drought Warning, and current conditions are leading to some domestic out-of-water calls. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has guidance and resources that can help. As of July 22, about half of Polk County is experiencing severe drought and the rest of the county is experiencing extreme drought. Most of Red Lake County is experiencing extreme drought. These conditions are affecting the groundwater supply in southern Red Lake and central Polk counties. Residents rely on this water for uses including irrigation for agric...

The task force convenes when the state's drought conditions are elevated to 'Drought Warning.' Author: Sharon Yoo Updated: 6:41 PM CDT July 20, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — When the members of Minnesota's drought task force convene, it's kind of like when the Avengers assemble--circumstances aren't great. "Over 50% of the state is under severe drought, and I think it's over 80% is either severe or moderate drought," DNR's Conservation Assistance and Regulations section manager Randall Doneen said. Doneen is in charge of facilitating this task force that is now conve...

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