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The drought of 2007

It's the second year in a row of hot weather and a lack of rain. The drought of 2007 is causing stress for farmers and residents of the Upper Midwest.

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The drought of 2007

Low water levels a growing concern

Broadcast: Midmorning, 07/09/2007, 9:06 a.m.

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Lake Superior's lower lake levels worry boaters, and may cause even longer term affects on shipping. And the temperatures of the lake are rising faster over time than the air. Midmorning checks in on lake levels and drought here and there in Minnesota.

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  • Jay Austin: Assistant professor of physics at the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
  • Dale Bergeron: Assistant professor and maritime educator at Minnesota Sea Grant.
  • Pete Boulay: Assistant state climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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