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Minnesota is suffering from drought conditions and Central Minnesota has been hard hit by a lack of rain this summer. National Weather Service Meteorologist Megan Mulford joined me on WJON.

If your New Years' resolution is to get back in shape, a great way to do that is to shovel. Lucky for you Mother Nature might be helping out with your goals.

We have some weather-related announcements for Saturday, August 6th, 2022.

Portions of the city of Sartell are still dealing with the effects of the heavy rains last week and earlier this spring. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the significant rainfall last Thursday evening that fell not only in the immediate area but to the north near Bakers Lake area has impacted Sartell because the rain to the north always rushes south as it makes its way to the Mississippi River.

The extreme drought that Minnesota finds itself in is impacting more than just lawns and gardens. The severe lack of rain also has an impact on the fall colors.

Meteorologist Megan Moulford joined me on WJON today. She says to alleviate the effects of the drought we would need an inch of rain for three straight weeks. She says who is hit hardest by the drought in Minnesota varies depending on the amount of rain they have received this summer.

We have some weather announcements for Thursday, May 27th, 2021.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song with "rain" or "water" in the title? Answers could include "Rain Drops Keep Falling on my Head", "Singing in the Rain" or "Purple Rain". Answer this question between 9:10-10 this morning by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com or comment on facebook.

Heavy rainfall, strong winds and threats of tornadic activity rolled through central Minnesota Friday evening.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song with "rain" in the tile or just a great rainy day song. Let me know between 9:10-10 this morning by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com or comment on facebook.