‘Severe’ And ‘Extreme’ Conditions As Drought Worsens In Region

A majority of the region is in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Maps updated on Thursday show areas of drought classified as “severe” have reached Renville, Lyon, and McLeod Counties, and are touching the borders of Redwood County.
Meteorologists say it would take about 18 inches of rain over the next three months to end the drought in the Boundary Waters area, currently the driest part of Minnesota. National Weather Service forecaster Brent Hewett says a lot of the rivers in western and northern Minnesota are at less than 10 percent of their average or normal flow.
Getting a lot of rain over the next three months isn’t likely because Minnesota only averages 10-to-14 inches of precipitation total between September and March.
Rain in the forecast Friday night provide some immediate relief, but it’s not expected to make a significant impact on the drought.
(The Associated Press and Learfield News contributed to this story.)
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RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders meet at: Redwood Falls Public Library from 9 am – 10 am
5 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Tuesday
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Area Community Center at 10 am. Lamberton Community Center at 9 am […]
Friends of Gilfillan Farm Fest
Friends of Gilfillan Farm Fest
During Farm Fest Aug 2, 3, 4 we will be: Serving food in the pavillion Music on […]
Second Harvest Food Distribution
Second Harvest Food Distribution
Second Harvest food distribution pick-up is the first Tuesday of every month from 11 am - 12 noon […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
2 events,
Redwood County Appliance and Electronics Collections
Redwood County Appliance and Electronics Collections
Bring your old, worn out, broken and unwanted appliances and electronics to the collection being held behind […]
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
NA Meeting at Redwood Area Alano Club. Every Wednesday Night 1008 S Ramsey St Redwood Falls MN
2 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Thursdays
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Falls Public Library at 9 am. Redwood Area Community Center at 10 […]
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum by KLGR Radio Summer Hours starting on JUNE 2nd Thursday-Sun from NOON to 4PM
2 events,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders meet at: Redwood Falls Public Library from 9 am – 10 am
2 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Tuesday
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Area Community Center at 10 am. Lamberton Community Center at 9 am […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
NA Meeting at Redwood Area Alano Club. Every Wednesday Night 1008 S Ramsey St Redwood Falls MN
3 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Thursdays
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Falls Public Library at 9 am. Redwood Area Community Center at 10 […]
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING Administrative Office 201 N. Broad St. Suite 102 Mankato, MN 56001 […]
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum by KLGR Radio Summer Hours starting on JUNE 2nd Thursday-Sun from NOON to 4PM
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Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders meet at: Redwood Falls Public Library from 9 am – 10 am
3 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Tuesday
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Area Community Center at 10 am. Lamberton Community Center at 9 am […]
Rubys Pantry Redwood Falls
Rubys Pantry Redwood Falls
Ruby's Pantry Food Distribution 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Redwood County Fairgrounds $25.00 cash donation […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
NA Meeting at Redwood Area Alano Club. Every Wednesday Night 1008 S Ramsey St Redwood Falls MN
4 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Thursdays
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Falls Public Library at 9 am. Redwood Area Community Center at 10 […]
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING Administrative Office 201 N. Broad St. Suite 102 Mankato, MN 56001 […]
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum by KLGR Radio Summer Hours starting on JUNE 2nd Thursday-Sun from NOON to 4PM
Compassionate Friends Meeting
Compassionate Friends Meeting
Compassionate Friends is a grief support group for parents who have lost a child. Meetings are the […]
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Rummage Sale and Lunch
Rummage Sale and Lunch
Catholic United Financial in Morgan is again holding the Rummage Sale and Lunch. Friday, August 19, 9 […]
55th Annual Butterfield Threshermen’s 2022
55th Annual Butterfield Threshermen’s 2022
Admission starting 4:30PM Friday Adults 13 & older $10, Children FREE This year we are featuring the […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
2 events,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
Echo Days Parade
Echo Days Parade
Echo Days in Echo Parade Saturday, August 20th 4pm line up at the E.C.H.O. Charter School and […]
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St. Andrew’s Fun Fest in Fairfax
St. Andrew’s Fun Fest in Fairfax
St. Andrew's Fun Fest Fairfax, MN Sunday August 21, 2022 10:00AM Polka Mass Deep Fried Chicken Dinner […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
2 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders meet at: Redwood Falls Public Library from 9 am – 10 am
Wood Lake Fair
Wood Lake Fair
August 22, 23 & 24 Monday, August 22 SCAVENGER HUNT LITTLE SCRAPPER’S CHILDREN’S 4:00 Pick up bags […]
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RSVP Bone Builders-Tuesday
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Area Community Center at 10 am. Lamberton Community Center at 9 am […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
NA Meeting at Redwood Area Alano Club. Every Wednesday Night 1008 S Ramsey St Redwood Falls MN
3 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Thursdays
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Falls Public Library at 9 am. Redwood Area Community Center at 10 […]
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING Administrative Office 201 N. Broad St. Suite 102 Mankato, MN 56001 […]
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum
Redwood County Museum by KLGR Radio Summer Hours starting on JUNE 2nd Thursday-Sun from NOON to 4PM
2 events,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders-Mondays
RSVP Bone Builders meet at: Redwood Falls Public Library from 9 am – 10 am
2 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Tuesday
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Area Community Center at 10 am. Lamberton Community Center at 9 am […]
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Tuesday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
Redwood Area Alano Club NA Meeting
NA Meeting at Redwood Area Alano Club. Every Wednesday Night 1008 S Ramsey St Redwood Falls MN
2 events,
RSVP Bone Builders-Thursdays
RSVP Bone Builders meets: Redwood Falls Public Library at 9 am. Redwood Area Community Center at 10 […]
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING Administrative Office 201 N. Broad St. Suite 102 Mankato, MN 56001 […]
2 events,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Fridays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Redwood Area Alano Club-Saturdays
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]
1 event,
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Redwood Area Alano Club-Sunday
Alano Club is now open to all scheduled meeting. We are asking all to use social distancing. […]