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Groton Daily Independent
Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 ~ Vol. 25 - No. 056 ~ 3 of 65
August 22
Drought Monitor
Precipitation was above normal for much of the Dakotas and Ne- braska during the week. Rainfall totals exceeded 5 inches in east- ern Nebraska and the eastern Dakotas received 3-5 inches. The precipitation helped ease some of the drought conditions that have persisted in the region for several months. Despite the recent rains, signi cant long-term dryness still existed so drought conditions continued for much of the region. In North Dakota, it was reported that some ranch- ers are resorting to drilling new wells as the previously estab- lished wells have dried up. In South Dakota, reported impacts include: dry dams or unusable water, lack of well water, failed hay crops, and wild re danger. In Nebraska, it was reported that crops are beginning to stress due to the lack of rain.
Death Notice:
Janice Taylor
Janice Taylor, 82, of Conde passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Aberdeen Health and Rehab. Services are pending with Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.
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