River barely flowing, crop yields down in Mankato, Minnesota
10/3/2022 9:40:13 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Blue Earth County, MN
Mankato, MN
Start Date: 10/2/2022
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The Minnesota River at Sibley Park in Mankato was barely flowing, as was the Blue Earth River. Heat and dry conditions affected crop yields, which was apparent in the soybean harvest. Lawns and gardens were parched and turning brown.
The Mankato Free Press (Minn.), Oct 2, 2022
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