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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

Farmers worry about drought

July 30, 2007

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A band of severe drought in Minnesota is causing concern among the state's farmers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about rain and crops with two University of Minnesota extension educators, Doug Holen in Fergus Falls and Wayne Schoper in south-central Minnesota.

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